For some, that is how it is, and for them I hope that these shores will be as welcome as they can be.

[Admittedly? It was one of the few things the two had never spoken of, the fact that Vira-Lorr herself felt that she had nowhere to go, or that she could not return to her home safely because of all that had happened to her. To her, this place was a home, like it or not. But perhaps it would be a conversation they could have one day.]

Mmmhmmm. I don't know how far along they truly are, for so many reasons that I'm sure you can guess. [*cough*Mamoru*cough*] But I definitely look forward to any gossip you're willing to share. Either way, they'll love seeing you.