"Oh god," Kathy groaned. "Do I even want to know?" She gave Raven a pout, "I wanted them to like me," she said in a stage-whisper.

And then chuckled, and took Misfit's hand. Awkward smiles, she understood, as well as feeling like the odd person out at an event. "Thanks for coming," she said. "I'm really glad to finally get to meet you."