[ A sadder tail has never been told than that of Kaden's, clearly. Because Nia only gives a nod of thanks for him moving over as she gets comfy here. ]

Can't say I have. But I wouldn't want to give 'em a try either.

[ She'd rather stay the way she is. ]

Gormott. [ She says with only a slight correction. ] It's got lots of grassland and forests, everyone looks out for each other. ...Usually.

[ That last part is only slightly spoken, mostly under her breath. She'd rather not get into the Ardainian occupation or anything else in her past.

Something does catch her attention though: ]

So you're new here too? Did you expect anything like this at all?