She walked past the comm ports announcing the show four times over the course of the morning, as she visited the amphitheater for meetings in preparation for the upcoming Spacers season. The first time, she barely noticed it. The second time, she paused to read it and then went on.

The third time, the germ of an idea began to take root.

The fourth time, she stopped again, and began typing.

Good afternoon. I would like to nominate Yeardley Owens ((SN Yeardley Owens)), as a candidate for one of your Nedstream interviews.

I believe that you would be interested in Ms. Owens for a number of reasons, which are as follows: To begin with, she is a landscape gardener whose name is Yeardley (pronounced 'YARD-lee). It is highly suspicious and probably a pseudonym. Furthermore, I have heard that she completed the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. The laws of physics render this virtually impossible.

What is more interesting is this: the pixies in the inn are all afraid of her. At least, one pixie I have seen talking to her has deferred to her decisions in several matters. I have noticed that pixies are rarely frightened by anything, and never listen to anyone. Since she is short, they should be flying circles around her and stealing her jewelry, but they do not. This, too, is suspicious.

She did not sign the nomination, but left an encrypted reply address in case they wished to confirm it with her. Hitting 'Enter,' left her smiling broadly on the way to her next meeting. Several hockey players saw it and turned to hurry off in another direction. It made for a good day.