[there are one or two photos of landscapes, but they're like daguerreotypes, as though photography technology is very new and hasn't advanced far in astrum

malise dusts her hands together and seems to steel herself a bit. "I'll let you two settle in, my dear, but I hope we can talk longer later."]

As long as you want. I promise. I'll still be here.

[unthinkingly, he beckons kaine to sit next to him]