The mirror does what mirrors do: it tells the truth and keeps it.

EvaYou've fixed that ribbon four times.

AnnaIt has to sit right.

Eva reaches over and straightens it in one motion.

Then she doesn't step back. Her hands stay on Anna's shoulders, then slide down her arms.

EvaThere. Now you're presentable.

AnnaTwo years of friendship and you still can't take a compliment.

Your phone is in your hand. You don't remember picking it up.

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