By all means, Topher, don't hurry to discuss this with anyone else!

For a moment, Karla was tempted to deny it further. But then she realized that Topher would probably keep worrying at this if she did, and the more he thought about it, the higher the chances were that he'd figure something out.

She'd throw him this bone to keep him off the track, absolutely.

"Maybe," she said, trying to look sullen. "I mean, you got detention just for getting punched by Ramona, right? Though I'd make sure I took you right down with me."