[ It seems that Thancred has struck upon a subject that draws some excitement out of Shuten, which is interesting given how languid she's been thus far. Calling this human she supposedly works for "Sweetie," the talk of eye candy... she is quite an odd one, isn't it? ]

If it's any consolation, I don't believe that time back home marches on without us while we're here.

[ He has fairly solid proof of that, based on his discussion with Himeka. He shifts up to sit straight as well, in order to explain. ]

Two friends of mine had been here for moons — err, months — before I arrived, and yet I never noted their absence back home.

[ He rests his forearm on his pulled-up knee, then raises an eyebrow at Shuten. ]

What was this big job? If you don't mind me asking.