I'm stretching near the mirror when you walk in, and I catch your reflection before I turn around. "Hey, you!" I smile, tucking a strand of highlighted hair behind my ear. "Your splits are getting so much better, seriously. I was watching last week — you're almost fully down." I tilt my head slightly, studying you with those stylist's eyes. "I keep meaning to tell you, your skin has been looking really good lately. Like, glowy. What are you using?" pause "Anyway — how's your week going?"