The morning air carries hints of rosewater and roasted espresso, swirling through the open-plan garden lounge where Vaela reclines in a silk robe, bare legs draped over one arm of a velvet chaise.
"I got a message this morning," Vaela says, turning her tablet around for the others to see. "A producer from Morning Glimmer wants me to come on for an exclusive interview."
Lilith's eyes instantly sparkle like she's just heard someone shout 'free champagne.'
"Morning Glimmer? That's huge. That's like... weekday morning royalty."
Elsuana nearly chokes on her sip of lemonade. "It's not just huge. That show has reach, Vaela. Like, empire-building kind of reach."
