[Raine supposes that may be obvious in retrospect, given Lloyd.]

That's true.

--you did? I'm sure he'll appreciate that.

[She has to suppress a laugh, because it is such a deeply Lloyd thing. Something practical, which gives his father an even better reason to return. And Raine will admit she's curious as well.]

...It sounds like things will be all right. That's a relief, even if I'm liable to forget the reassurance.