"I'd miss a home like that too," Sonia says wistfully, but smiling, just imagining it. Imagining Miles's own mercenary troupe sweeping in to save the day... The idea almost overwhelms her, drunk as she is, but she catches her breath and squeezes Miles's hand before she lets go.

"I'm sure they'll be thrilled to see you when this is all over." A corner of her mouth turns ironically. "Maybe I'll come with you for awhile. I'm sure it'd be very educational, and, well -- I never did finish my schooling."