"Not all newcomers are benevolent, obviously." Brigid points out. "Nor do they follow all the rules that the kedan have." She sighs. "It's a moot point. We're stuck here. I've yet to meet anyone who has the ability to get home." She doesn't want to be here.

"Would you like a place to get cleaned up?" Brigid asks. "I was headed back to the hotel where I live."