nt with the use of my childhood nickname. "That's purgatory.""You have a point," I conceded, grimacing at the sight of Davide as he turned his attention to his rectal area. I fervently hoped it wasn't a comment on the success of Miranda's foreseeing. "Although it's not like I haven't tried or anything, God knows I have, but you've experienced the single scene out there—it's blood tests and background checks and references and 'Please pee in this cup before we go on a date' screenings, all clinical and stripped bare of any romance.""True," Roxy nodded."Whatever happened to good old fashioned falling in love at first sight? That's all I ask for, a little romance and candlelight and staring meaningfully into each other's eyes, knowing you've met your perfect mate the second you see him.""Too many creeps out there these days," Roxy replied. "Love at first sight has been replaced by a comprehensive credit check."Miranda's soft hum took on a decidedly strident tone. I listened for a moment to the murmured words, but could make nothing of them."Shhh." I pinched Roxy. "You're going to blow your chances with the Goddess if you keep flapping your lips when you're supposed to be concentrating.""You're the one who's supposed to be concentrating." Roxy pinched me back. "I already know what qualities I want in my perfect man. I bet you haven't thought about what you want in a man at all.""Both of you are supposed to be concentrating," Miranda intoned between hums.Roxy and I looked guiltily at one another."It really is sweet of you to spend your evening on this, since you had to close your shop for the ritual cleansing and all," Roxy smiled.I nodded."You're a true friend, Miranda," Roxy went on. "I hope you know I wouldn't have asked y
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