" What about Rose and Freecloud?” Tam asked. “Don’t expect we’ll see much of them today,” said the shaman with an exaggerated wink. “Okay.” “If you know what I mean,” he added, winking again. “I do,” Tam assured him. “Because they’re having—” “Bye,” she said. “—sex,” Brune finished, but she was already headed for the stairs. "

― Nicholas Eames , Bloody Rose (The Band, #2)