"Never said it didn't." Perhaps not a hot tub car exactly, but something in the way of a hot bath would suffice.

She gave her an extra squeeze. "But you're concerned I might be pushing myself too hard?" She couldn't blame her, not entirely. "Red team had a job, and it's a small team. They assigned me on the team, and I can't keep dodging duties just because I've a few creaks."

Cassie would know her better than that.

She'd walk with her into the tavern, almost physically relieved when she was able to stop a table for the two of them.