As a pointed end to that response, she kicks back on the couch. So, that was a yes. And being out of the crowds, and apparently alone, allowed for them both to relax. She knew, knew she had things to tell him, but she didn't know where to start. Talking about space had made her feel better, but it didn't actually tackle anything serious.

Anything difficult.

Poor Sarah, she was going to have to go through this again, and Ellie felt bad. She liked the other girl, had tried to take her under her wing and show her how to shoot because it seemed like a necessary life skill, even in Keeliai. But she also knew that Joel wasn't going to take it well and she cast her face downward as she tried to think about how to tell him.

"Joel... I gotta tell you a few things. And I don't think you're gonna like them."