He took the coffee and returned the hug tightly, taking a moment to prove he was there and strong and all right, perfectly all right.

"It's a gizmo," Glitch replied, and his eyebrows quirked as he stepped back. He took a sip of his drink and gestured to the ceiling. "Okay, it's a projector, just a little something to add some flash and sparkle. I think I've got it programmed right, but...well, you're the only one who can vouch for the accuracy."