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His hand closed around hers and he looked up, giving a rueful smile. “I don’t remember it, Cal. Don’t feel badly.”
“Do you think they have milkshakes?” she mused as they entered.
His face fell and he paused, looking away from her evasively. “I don’t remember,” he told her honestly. “But apparently I was an orphan in the...
She looked around the town before noticing a nearby bar that seemed busy. She brightened and took Zerras’ hand, pulling him forward. “This looks...
He laughed a little, his nose crinkling as he squinted at her. "What do you mean?"
She looked up at him. "No, I've told you everything," she replied, tilting her head. "What's the matter?"
He looked down at her in surprise, blinking a little in confusion. "You can," he said, tilting his head. "There's not much to tell."
For her part, Juniper looked intrigued. "I like the lanterns," she mused. "I should try that out in the fields."
He nodded, staring out across the city again, his face stern and uncertain. "We both don't belong here, you know?" he said eventually, looking...
She fell silent as well, following him.
He seemed very conflicted, looking down at the ground. “I know what it’s like,” he said after a moment. “I know how homesick you get.”
She laughed a little, shaking her head. "Alright, Zer. Whatever you say."
He looked down at her, giving her a small smile. "Yeah. I'm okay," he told her. "I just... I don't know. I feel really badly."
"Another hour," she repeated. "Okay. Why did you change the subject?"
His brow furrowed and he fell silent. "Well... they know you're here, at least..."
She looked around, raising an eyebrow. "Really?"
He looked over at her, frowning. "...what do you miss the most?"
She shrugged a little, looking up at him. "You're sad, I think," she told him.
He looked tired, tilting his head as he considered her. "I'm sorry, Calliope," he said eventually. "I promise it won't be much longer. Just be...
She laughed a little. "You can't tell me not to worry. That's not how I work."
