[Psyche bit down that rational thought that pointed out there were some things that were easier to accept sooner than later. However, she also realized, Lilka didn't need that and, to a degree, she was right. It was unlikely, given the current trend of disappearances, but...]

Okay. And yeah, I did. He wanted to look into an incident that happened on the Far Shore and me and some others agreed to help. He even arranged for stuff like doughnuts and drinks before we went.

[She smiled a little, though there was an uncomfortable twinge at the memory now. After a long, careful moment, she continued]

But, you're right. I heard there is a possibility of people coming back, though we don't know when or why. [Versus never. And it seemed like a small one at that] Until then, though, do you have a place to stay or any friends who'd put you up for a while?