XXXVI. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS Candina, Lisa, and Aurelia had all entered the suite at the request of LaRissa, who had asked Charlie if she could spend a few moments conversing with the AirBus crew about their boss. Estrella resisted, but LaRissa insisted, noting that the flight attendants might offer a unique outsiders’ perspective on the activities that took place aboard the Estrella Ship. “Alright, you can have five minutes with them, but then they get back to work,” Charlie demanded. “Thank you, Estrella,” LaRissa grinned. She had been smiling more than ever over the past couple of days, showing a different side of the music reporter’s usual stoic personality. LaRissa tapped a pen, expecting Charlie to leave the room. She gave the guitar god a little head gesture toward the door. “Oh, n

