“I think he’d probably try to either punch the lawsuit or blow it up with his mech,” Candy joked. “I’m definitely going to have to track this guy down at some point—bet it would be a lot of fun to have a friendly little chat with him.” She grinned mischievously.<br/><br/>The reporter was content to watch the match for a while, and then when her burger arrived she realized how hungry she was and started in on it with gusto. But eventually, thoughts of her family crept back into her mind.<em>I really should call Janice, she’s probably worried about me,</em>Candy thought miserably. She paid for her food and water and left another generous tip. “I’d better do something I’ve putting off all day,” she told Jillian. “But I have to say, I like it here—I may be back some night. If only to make another pass at you,” she said teasingly, and then winked. “Take care.” After Jillian said her goodbye, Candice went back out to her hovercar and set it for autopilot to her house.<em>I’ll never be a good mother, but maybe I can be a slightly less shitty one for today,</em>she thought as she called her daughter over her comm.