... You know, if this situation hadn't been what it was, Heather would have been tempted to think back on all the times Maurice's pockets had turned out empty and she'd been the one stuck paying for soda and burgers.

In hindsight, she would probably regret not doing that, because what better way to gently out yourself than by pointing an abominable hellfinger and rumbling 'YES, MAURICE HUTCH, YOU NEVER FUCKIN' PAID ME BACK FOR THAT MIDNIGHT TRIP TO IHOP.'

But the fact of the matter was that this was not only the first time she'd slipped into this skin in front of anybody, it was also the first time she'd done it anywhere but the safety of her own apartment with all the doors locked and the shades drawn.

So the giant creature stared down at Maurice sheepishly and said, "No..."