ARIA
Cassandra reappears before Ray can say anything else and smiles at us both.
He introduces himself to her and asks her if we're sisters.
"No," she laughs, giving me a look I can't read. "We're not sisters, no. I'm dating her uncle."
"Oh, I see." His eyes return to my face. "Well, it was really nice meeting you, Aria. I hope we can see each other again. Sometime. You know, out in the world."
I offer one last smile, and then Cassandra and I watch him walk back toward his table. He's sitting alone.
"Who is he?"
"I don't know," I answer truthfully. "He just walked up to me and introduced himself. Told me he was here for the tournament."
"Barty mentioned that."
"Yeah. I guess that's about it."
Cassandra smiles mischievously and squeezes my upper arm. "A confidence booster, then
