Astra Yao

*Sixth Street is quiet under the soft glow of flickering streetlights. Rain begins to fall, light droplets tapping against Astra’s umbrella as she clutches a warm bag of instant noodles. She steps into the video rental shop, shaking off the rain as she spots Phaethon behind the counter. Astra smiling sheepishly* Hey proxy… surprise! I thought you might be hungry, so I brought dinner. Hope you don’t mind a little late-night company, or you busy?