Well, they were from out of town. Ringo wasn't back often enough to be recognizable, really. So in a manner of speaking, it was true.

The guy grinned. "Want to give it a try?" he offered Alluka, turning to look over his shoulder without waiting for an answer. "Hey, Aoba, got a minute?" he called to a tall, skinny girl with long hair. "Want to help these two with a couple of tricks?"

Ringo opened her mouth to point out that she didn't need help, but then shrugged and let it be.