"Yeah, I came through the vortex thingy. I think it was good for me, though. 'Wake-up call', I guess. I was kind of the poster child for 'total loser'. I didn't leave my house for weeks at a time. Now I get out and I have a job and things are more balanced." She paused. "Partly because of Kael, I guess."
"Sorry! I know I keep bringing him up but I just can't get him out of my head." Kobie was doing his best to talk about other things and make her more comfortable, but she couldn't help it.