"That's not true," Thor protests, though he straightens from his sullen slouch as though the implicit challenge in her reply has galvanized him. The thundercloud continues to spit sparks, but it looks a little less likely to decide to actually drench either of them.

Just a little.

"You can't even join the forensic league if you lack any skill in persuasive S. Tech, and personal digs and innuendo are barred."