[ Trahearne leans back comfortably as she talks, cupping the closed vial in his hand and shutting the book that lay open in his lap. He doesn't really feel like reading anymore - he's happy to chat with Ori for now, and will probably...wander off and do something else once they're finished.

He smiles. ]

That you've made it work not only among the three of you, but in such a volatile realm as this, speaks to your dedication. And not just yours - all three of you. What you have is special. You're lucky to have one another.

[ When she makes her second comment, though, he feels a sting. He gets the implication - this is his home now, and having people around him that love him as fiercely would certainly make it feel more that way. But not in his entire life had the possibility...ever occurred to him. He's always been above. Apart. Away. Alone. He can literally count in one hand who he could most closely define as his equal, in what he would call his personal circle. Finding someone like that here, in a world of mostly strangers seems...impossible. ]

Thank you, Ori. I appreciate the sentiment.

[ His expression is a bit more clouded than it was a moment ago, despite the smile that still graces it. It's like his way of saying, Don't be silly, that will never happen. ]