[There was a feeling, as there always was, that she was missing something that she should know about him, that she might be being naive. She couldn't help that.

Sometimes, and she knew this, someone had to try and keep a little hope. It was hard enough to do it for herself, but she did her best, and tried to keep a little more for those she loved.

For now, she was glad he was here. If that meant he still carried some things he had from his world, maybe there was a way to try and lighten the load].

Well, why not give it a shot? I'm curious myself.