Ruby awoke with a start. Her heart fluttered but for a moment before coming to rest again, her body bolted upright. Her dog, Zwei, who until now had been peacefully sleeping on her lap, gave a grumbling yawn and hopped off onto the ground. Ruby watched as he trotted off, no doubt going to kickstart a lackluster season finale. Cool, boreal wind blew through her hair, the nightly chill easily seeping through her light pajamas. Puffing out a