Francine. Karla was momentarily grateful that Katchoo wasn't with her. It was doubtful that Francine was going to yell--since Karla wasn't molesting Merlin--and Karla had had it up to here with yelling.

"Hi, Francine," Karla said, giving her a wan smile. "Good to see you."

Present circumstances (all of them) notwithstanding.