Billie shook herself out, like a dog trying to rid itself of water, as if trying to forget being hit by the stunner altogether. She followed the direction of Marlena's nod and smiled slightly in satisfaction. At least, her chase hadn't been for nothing. "Wha's a stunner?" The waif eyed Lou once more, and then shot the woman an appreciative look that she would deflect anything. "Thanks."

The child appeared as if she were about to ask another question, but the crash had her jumping where she stood. Quickly, she whirled about and leveled a wide-eyed stare on the source.