[There is a face that she is beyond relieved to see. There were only a handful of others that would be as welcome a sight to Tear as this man.]

Colonel, I'll say that I'm glad to see you as well. The emperor is here as well? [She could tell from the way that he spoke that Peony and himself would be all that this place had to offer in the way of those who weren't strangers. It was a disappointment, but she would take what she could get.]

The Island? I saw that there were open homes up there. I think I'll look around for a residence of my own, if you don't mind. I appreciate the offer, however.