"Don't look too close," Barry spurted, terrified she would disappear. His face flushed as he realized he was still a little buzzed with travel.
  "Yes?" she said, turning her green eyes on him, through him. Yes, greener than money. But, looking closer, seeing the half-visible rims of her contacts, he had to sigh. This was LA, of course. Still, she continued to stare at him, reminding him he had spoken.
  "Er," stammered Barry, "Do you know the time?"