[ Almost a decade. That's a long time. Inej, at least, doesn't state the obvious. ]

Why do you think that is? That you've stayed that long.

[ As quickly as the genuine question comes, a rush of words - ]

Or is that an entirely too personal question to ask when I've only been here for what feels like five seconds? I can ask it after six months—or a year.

[ A joke. Ha.

Jesper's so cringing. ]