[Veneer always pulls their weight, right? Never slips up?

Velvet's eyes narrow again. Who does this woman think she is? Even if she's right, no one points out her brother's mistakes but her. And certainly no one is going to imply that she would fail again because of him. She's merciful, a good sister, giving her brother another chance.

But she also isn't about to let Verosika define him as a weakness of hers, either.]

Oh please. Veneer knows the moment he slacks off, I take the stage for myself. I wouldn't be sharing the spotlight with anyone who couldn't keep up.

It takes lots of hard work to rocket to the top of the charts in a matter of months... So your world tour is, when, six months from now? Seven?

[She examines her claws—]

Yeah, I'll talk to my publicist about making an appearance.