[ Ciri gestures him over to the table where she's laid out the snacks he brought, and then steps into the kitchen -- within view -- to get some water boiling. ]

My family is here. [ She says simply. ] I want to stay here.

I haven't had peace like this since I was a little girl. [ And yes, she means that. Even with the war, the gods, the bullshit the Summoned are put through. ] This place has become a home to me.

There are those from my world who would seek to use me for their own gain. They've been able to find me everywhere else-- but not here. So here I'll stay, if I have any choice in it.

But the choice is what matters, I think.

[ A beat. She gestures lamely at a vague kitchen drawer. ]

Tea or coffee?

...or shall we break into the wine?