Oh. This was easier than she thought it'd be. Turns out all she needed to do to get Abby to go flying with her was start kissing her.

"I can do that."

She tugs Abby closer and leans in to kiss her, resting her free hand on Abby's waist. Abby's lips are warm on hers, and she smells good, like she washed her hair and let it dry in the sun. Clarisse, in a flash of instant gratification, thinks about postponing the date and staying here instead, but then she reminds herself about the good weather and the birthday gift, so after a few more seconds she breaks the kiss.

"Ready?"