[ Smiles back because ... yeah, another world IS better than the alternative. Even if going back means she'll be dead until ...well. ]

Um, some people called the Malnosso brought you here. [Nodding. ] A lot of new people arrived just recently - usually they show up at the beginning of the month. I think I arrived sometime in the middle or end - I remember some of my friends saying it was unusual.

[ ... then it occurs to her that Ion is only half dressed. Right then! ] We should probably get you a change of clothes before anything else.