I managed to keep Stina’s annoying quips and remarks to a minimum during Afterlife Etiquette without going too overboard. It helped that I’d known her for years and knew how to handle her. At least, I thought I knew her. Maybe her insubordination proved that I didn’t. She yawned loudly and checked her watch demonstratively for the sixth time in the last minute. “I can’t wait for class to be overrrr.” “You’re very loud,” I noted. “That’s because I’m bored!” From my seat, I saw Thea flinch. I wouldn’t have noticed it if I hadn’t been spending so much time with her, but she was definitely annoyed or intimidated by my classmate. If only I could keep Stina in check... I sat through another torturous five minutes before Thea gave up and closed her book. She gestured to the clock and nodde

