[ The hope isn't false, Claire is holding onto it too, hoping that one day she'll visit the Horizon or go to Nocwich only to see Jamie waiting for her. It's a dream she had for twenty years, and one she'll keep having until they're together again. ]

I very much want you to be right. We've been through more than our share of loss, both together and apart. All that we've wanted is to live a quiet life no duties to the crown or oaths. But it seems someone always has another war in mind, another grab for land or power.

[ Shaking her head, she manages a smile again. ]

It's always been that way, we're just on the ride-along this go 'round. And perhaps between those of us who are likeminded, we can spread a little hope and kindness.