Paul Geisler

Above and Beyond

Ayla burst past the gateman and into the room, relieved to be free of the crowded and stuffy corridor. It was fortunate that, with her long eyelashes and stealthy glide, long lineups were mostly irrelevant to her. She was disinclined to sweat. It would cause her makeup to run. Circumstance required that she attract as little attention as possible this evening.