"Yes, in a year or so," he agrees. And then his smile falters. Will he still be here in a year or so? He's been here so long already...and while there's been no sign of any way to get back home in all that time, he still hasn't stopped hoping.
He smiles again, though it's weaker this time, more for Sina's benefit than his own.
"But I've talked your ear off long enough! I should leave you be so you can catch a bit of rest."
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"Yes, in a year or so," he agrees. And then his smile falters. Will he still be here in a year or so? He's been here so long already...and while there's been no sign of any way to get back home in all that time, he still hasn't stopped hoping.
He smiles again, though it's weaker this time, more for Sina's benefit than his own.
"But I've talked your ear off long enough! I should leave you be so you can catch a bit of rest."