I remember what you told me, about your position, and what your people did on Dahna. [Her expression turns somber.] I also knew that..Zephyr's journey had ended, though not how. And yet you've both overcome such a distance. That's no small thing, Dohalim.

[ A clean slate? Is that really the way to look at it? Sophia falls silent, considering, but Dohalim is almost making this sound far more simple than it actually is. ...isn't he?

She leans in when he pulls her closer. Then there's a faintest huff; not quite laughter.] Truthfully? I...don't know that I have much to fear on that front. Perhaps it is simply due to his age, but Kratos is, ah, hardly what many would consider the most sociable.

But.. [more softly:] What if I do ask, and, he says no?