[ There is palpable relief when he says that he believes her. Himeka's shoulders relax and she nods, smile brightening a few degrees. Trying to explain what had happened to someone that does know her well is difficult enough, but trying to meet people and reassure them that she's not a liar--just...going through something isn't much easier.

And she liked Amos. He was quiet, but open to all her curious inquiries and willing to entertain her eager little creations. That he has been another prisoner all this time makes her feel silly for not noticing before, but mayhaps he really is just the quiet and reflective sort. ]

Thank you. That means a lot to me, really it does.

[ She says and, without an invitation, decides to take a seat a few feet away from him, her tail curling around to her side to lay along the line of her leg. ]

To tell you the truth, I'm not sure what the High Mage was hoping to accomplish with us back there, but I really can't deny missing the freedom that we had, if even for a moment.