"In my experience the solution to sisters is mostly a lot of back and forth bribery." Mira waves and smiles self-consciously at the compliment-concern doubleup. "Thanks. I...think I am. This year I'm definitely going to be thankful for having hot showers and WiFi back, though."

"You don't look too bad yourself," and then teases, "I mean, the extra head is a new thing. Family Thanksgiving?"