'Reckless' is a word that's been applied to Aly, and not without good reason. She tends to go off half-cocked, running into situations with plans half-formed - at least, when she's like this. When she's more herself - whatever 'herself' is, these days - she's more careful. But right now, she wants to go explore.

"Okay, she says, and cracks her knuckles. "Let's go."