"And you've just crammed all of that into three days."

"Yeah. Gosh."

"And that was with how many different partners?"

"Uh... you, Lily, Kelp, Aurica... The escorts... a couple others... Why am I saying this I should just check my phone."

She looks.

You have spent time on sexual activity with the following seven people:

Aurica, Hannah, Kumi, Lily, Ishaza, Kelp, Anna

"Huh. Only seven, and two of those are escorts. I guess I'm less of a slut than I thought."

"If you want to change that you've come to the right place."

"I mean, yeah, I've got at least three offers outstanding right now. But..."

"But?"

"I'm really not sure if I want to take any of them. Honestly, right now I feel like I'm just trying to pass the time before my date with Lily this afternoon."

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder, huh?"

"I guess?"

"It's just a saying. If you don't want to have sex, what do you want to do?"

"I'm not sure! I haven't really - explored the Bowers much. Maybe I should have a look around? Surely there'll be events and things, right?"

"Yeah, definitely. What kinds of things are you interested in?"

"Hmmmmm. I feel like... I'd like to learn more about the Bowers itself, a bit. Is there like a museum or something?"

"I have no idea. Maybe order a program? Or just go walking, the Bowers will know how to direct you."

She sets down her cider on the bar. 

"Program, please."

A booklet the size of both of Audrey's hands together appears on the bar. 

Rose Bowers Program of Events is written on the front in gold decorative font, with the Bowers' rose logo behind it. The rest of the cover is taken up by a picture of the Bower Gardens from a high terrace, hedge maze stretching off into the distance. 

She flips it open to the first page.

The inside cover just has a few ornamental roses on it.

The inside front page is titled "A Letter From Sunaira." 

Oh, so it's like a letter from the founder kind of thing. Might as well read it...

Dear Audrey Ingram, it begins.

She doubletakes -

Oh, wait, they know it's her who ordered this, of course they can address it to her. It's just a form fill. 

She reads on.

Dear Audrey Ingram,

Congratulations on your growing experience and confidence from your time in the Bowers. Within these pages you will find the knowledge you seek. These things are always best experienced firsthand, aren't they? 

I recommend the Borderlands and Hotel Backstage walking tours, the production of Threefold at 5:00 PM, and remembering to rebook your next therapy appointment with Tasha. Do with my recommendations what you wish; I've provided you with the whole program for a reason. 

Whatever you do, know that I'm proud of your progress and happy for any measure of satisfaction I've given you. It's an honor to know you, even briefly.

- Sunaira