Noticing that Adrian had noticed her, Lyra smiled. She held two cans of beer. Holding out one, she asked, "Care for some?"

"Sure." Adrian accepted the can and downed its contents.

Lyra also took a big gulp. The night breeze tousled her hair as she looked up at the full moon, and her gaze in her eyes made her appear lost.

"I heard that you have a special fondness for full moon nights. Is that true?" she asked, turning to look at Adrian with a faint smile.

Adrian nodded.

"I lost my parents