"Such a far walk," Karla said, laughing. She was a bit surprised by the kiss; surprised and gratified. She wouldn't have blamed Warren for being a little leery. She kissed him back, keeping it rather short and sweet, mostly because it was just as odd to kiss with her new face as it was to be kissed by it.

"I can't wait," she murmured, pulling away with a smile.

[In lieu of kissy icons, I offer Ryan Phillippe's chest.]