"It commonly started with a religious group. Jewish identity. They were often misplaced, told to leave their original home. It now means the movement, migration, or scattering of a people away from an ancestral homeland. We don't forget, we carry it with us. Although I acquired wealth, people were quick to remind me of the family in my bloodline that were brought on slave ships. A diaspora is meant to honor my roots on where I choose to build them."

He surprises himself on the passion it takes to speak, briefly reanimating him to the times he tried so hard to stay among humanity. He was forced to leave New Orleans, the home he'd made for himself, of which has been found in the Horizon again. He spares Inej a glance. She says he does not need to be alone here and he wants to believe her. He just might. Louis is aware of the hunger under the surface he can still feel. His expression becomes melancholic.

"I will keep it in mind. I have to head off to get some food for the others, but I will see you around, alright?"