[ She hesitates a long moment there, surprised enough as to lose the edge in her eyes. She...

... She wipes them on her sleeve. That offer is so nakedly kind. It's misguided, but it's kind. She inhales. ]

That's all we are to most modern men. Hilda called me out for that a while back.

[ she... inhale, exhale. ]

Shihaba's a warm city, perfect for humans. It's the best place I can offer Sayaka, and it has been the best for Karin.. So... no. No, I would not.