This was not a part of the story Cosima had planned getting into, exactly, and she glances down into her wine glass. But it's only for a moment; Avery's not always forthcoming, but she's always honest, and Cosima feels she deserves the same in return.

"Here it's manageable, as long as I have access to spirit healing. The healers can't cure me, but they can keep me on my feet and reasonably healthy as long as I go see them every few weeks." The lack of comment on whether it's manageable where she's from speaks for itself.