"I've been off the market for awhile," Mina said, sucking in air between her teeth, "I'm afraid I'm not the best judge of what qualifies as 'cute' these days. But there are certainly plenty of men and where there's boredom, there's always one, solid default activity. I suppose. I've been told."

It had been far too long.

She folded her arms, leaning against the wall. "From Maine? I've never been. Farthest north I've been in the States is New York. You'll have to tell me about it sometime. But, of course, there's one pertinent question to ask first. I know where you're from. Now tell me when."