"That's a story I'm going to want to hear, by the way," Dani told Lorna. "The one about single-handedly destroying a sentinel." Because that was no small feat! It wasn't anything Dani could do. (Sometimes having non-physical powers was kind of a bummer.)
Dani put an arm around Lorna's shoulder. "But first! I'm going to need more details here! Who was there? Why did you elope? How did it all happen?" She sat on the bed and dragged her friend along with her.
Then Dani looked expectantly at Alex. "If you want to escape, Ace, it's now or never-- otherwise I'm holding you hostage until I get the whole story, at least." She'd missed him but didn't want to torture him with lots of girly squealing. And they could always hang with beers after.