It was charming to see how happy their feline companion seemed to be just from receiving some attention. Ophelia supposed they weren't so different from Mauvians, who in her experience often also loved such attention and affection.

Perhaps she ought to get a cat.

"I appreciate your thanks" Ophelia said, "but I must disagree with the idea that I am wasting time or indulging. I am glad to answer your questions, and help assure you that there is hope for your world. When I first arrived here, none had yet managed it. That is no longer the case. I want to pass that hope forward."

To as many people as it could reach, into as many hands as could carry it. Their lights had not gone out. Not yet.

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