"I wanted to learn how to say that, for you. Because this is you and John's thing, and I think it's really cool, and...I want to be able to talk to you guys. Will you...teach me more, though? I only know four things.."

She breaks into a grin, poking him in the sunglasses and giggling. Dave might notice that her bandages are hastily applied, like she did it herself. Underneath, there are more deep scrapes than before. But thankfully the scratches on her face look like they're healing, though some might have been deep enough to leave scars.

"I like you a lot, Dave. You're my best friend forever."