"You new?" Venus sets the book on the table, idly moving its cover to face away from Disciple with her fingers - never show off a logo or identifying brand, in this case a title. "I didn't see you on the screens last time."

One of her flip-flops has fallen off her feet while she dozed. She inches her toes around for it, trying to redress herself without having to bend over or get out of her chair.