Yorda seemed relieved when he didn't push. She didn't much like talking about the fact she knew very little about her world or the reason why.

"It is a kind thing to say," she said. "Thank you."

She hesitated for a moment as they rounded a corner. She didn't want to press Miles for information if talking about things was painful to him, but she was curious about other worlds.

"How are people named in your world?"