You're not wrong, Nero, but I do like to be prepared. I'd feel a little foolish if I was blindsided again.

[ Her mild smile remains in tact but her hands worry together under the table. She is the type that does believe in the good in people, but she's seen enough of what pain can cause, too. Desperation is dangerous, that wasn't wrong. While things are comfortable in Solvunn, Thorne still exists as does the mystery of the Singularity. Things could turn over at any time. Being too settled would be wrong and she's certain her companions agree. ]

All the same, I'd like to understand the people here if I'm going to live with them for now. Besides, there's things I can learn here that will be useful along the way. I won't act like my life wasn't pampered up until now. I don't want to be a burden on the people who have been helping me since I arrived.