Lauren picked up her gun and dusted it off once she was sure her shield held and the glitter went in one direction. Not hers.

This was where you say something pithy and bragging, about how cool you are? That's how her brother was with his video games, it should work here. She takes a few steps toward him, looks at him...

And just doubles over laughing. Cause his face. Covered in glitter. It's just too good.