Crash and Burn

~Raina~

I saw Daphne before she saw me.

She was at the edge of the VIP lounge at nine AM, already positioned for maximum visibility. Dressed sharply. Composed. Smiling at anyone with a camera. She had committed to this fully, and she was going to ride it as far as it would take her.

She had no idea what was coming.

Jess had texted me at seven: Daphne is here. Atlantis. Arrived yesterday.

I had rea