Chase hugged her the instant she was snuggled in enough, once again wishing he'd thought to shower, but realizing there was no way he could have known he wouldn't have time. "Yeah, They're probably realizing that with how many times They've screwed people over lately with that kind of stuff They might actually have to start giving out rewards, or no one is going to do anything when They ask. I was kind of worried They'd turn around and punish the people we voted for rewards." He paused, frowning at himself. "I guess...in my case They did, but, like...everyone."
He squeezed her, letting his face duck down into her hair. "Is there a smell you like? Something we can maybe take with us just in case? I know it won't...like...erase anything, but just to have it, you know?"