Superfast beings shouldn’t piss off the comics geek-girl.

And like a good neighbor, Alpha Centauri is there.”Touched by an Alien

Do I really run like that?” (Kitty)”Yup,” Martini confirmed. “Don’t worry, I think it’s sexy.””Thank God. I think I look like a cheetah on drugs.

Kitty, do you have the bottle?” “In my purse. Which is in my room. Not that I think I can find my room from here.” “I’ll get it,” Martini said. He stood up and disappeared....

What song would lull a snake into submission? “John Mayer?””Over my dead body.””Could be, Tim, could be.

You ever flown something before?” (Christopher)”I hold the highest score at A.S.U. for Star Wars: Starfighter.” (Kitty)”I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that I’m going to regret this.” (Christopher)

I was on the floor. “Um, a little help?” Christopher put his hand down. Martini cleared his throat and Christopher’s hand retracted. “I can handle it, thanks.” “There’s nothing amorous about pulling someone off the...

We lifted up and then bobbed.”Back! Pull it back!” (Christopher)”It’s hard.” (Kitty)”The ground is harder!” (Christopher)

I dug through my purse for the Glock. There is was, and I realized I’d never set the safety. I decided to consider this a great example of forethought rather than my being the stupidest...