" So I’m not using anything but two-ply from now on,” Hi was saying. “Otherwise, the stuff just shreds—”
Noting Shelton’s expression, he abruptly cut off. Turned. Went beet red.
“Hey.” Sitting down as if nothing was unusual. “You know Ella. Okay if she joins us?”
“Okay if she joins us?” Shelton repeated. “I mean, yes. Join us. Okay.”
“I was talking about art supplies,” Hi blurted. “I’m into papier-mâché. "

― Kathy Reichs , Exposure (Virals, #4)