Not a purely business relationship that she seeks, then?

Maybe not.

Hmmm.... What does Lu think?

Sharing's turned out well so far. 

Sounds like a yes.

(Seems like a successful bit of politicking.)

(She'd say so.)

(And a bit of fun, all too rare.)

Though they shouldn't take the whole day...

They can have a taste for now. 

A teaser.

An appetizer, really. 

El and Lu are a banquet.

To be uncovered over a rather long time. 

Something to look forward to.

Later, though - it'll be lunch soon, then getting ready for Induction...

Bea and Liesel will leave them to it.

"See you later."

"See you." And they're off. 

"I'd say that counts as an auspicious start to the year," El says to her girlfriend.

Satisfied smile. "An excellent celebration."

"A fitting reward, for two heroines."

"Better than any other we've been offered..."