Summary

Billy and his Bangers wake Spaz up to collect Ryter's things. Billy asks if there was anything else and Spaz lies about the book. Billy asks where Spaz got the food, and Spaz tells him about the proov girl. Billy has heard rumors about the girl: she's a slummer who likes to spend her time with the normals. Billy warns him that if the other proovs find out, they'll kill him. He leaves, and Spaz worries about lying to him. If Billy finds out, he'll either be banished or killed.

Spaz returns to the Stacks to take Ryter's book. Little Face appears, asking for more chocolate, and takes Spaz to Ryter's place. Ryter seems hopeful to see him, so Spaz decides to steal the book later. Ryter asks him about his life. Spaz remembers his foster sister, Bean, who was...