[That whole thing had been strange. But...oddly, not unpleasant. The memories that linger in Rhys's mind, of being old, of being hurt and jaded, are nonetheless strangely comfortable when it comes to Magenta, and he has to pause for a second.]

I think we managed a sling with a bra elastic one night, but it wouldn't even break the skin.

...we were really drunk.

[He laughs quietly.]

More people than was probably safe to have in one place, but it was good after being alone for so long.

...that's likely one way to get your anomaly, except the chances of someone getting killed go way up.