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But Cora was already dragging her sister toward the door. Juniper was heavy, limp, and blessedly normal. As they crossed the threshold into the cold, salty air of the pier, the scent of ginger vanished, replaced by the honest stink of fish and diesel.

They sat in silence for a long time, watching the city lights reflect on the black water. Juniper leaned her head on Cora’s shoulder. “I’m sorry,” she said. “I thought if I was more… I’d be less lost.” ginger it

“I want my sister,” Cora said, her voice steadier than she felt. But Cora was already dragging her sister toward the door

The trail led her to the Velvet Hook, a bar that existed in the negative space between two condemned buildings. The clientele looked like they’d been assembled from a dream about a garage band. A woman with circuitry etched into her forearm served drinks that smoked and changed color. Cora ordered a seltzer. They sat in silence for a long time,

Cora reached into her pocket. She pulled out a small, flat object—a vintage silver bookmark shaped like a fern. It had belonged to their grandmother. She held it up.