Ah! She turns quickly, both startled and relieved at the familiar words.
"[I have never heard of a place called Milliways.]"
Eight short days ago she never would have believed this. Even now, she cannot accept what she cannot understand. "[But it is most obvious I am no longer where I was.]"
Even after eight days on an island, it's easy to slide back into the language and mode of privilege with which she grew up. "[I want to return to my husband.]" The last sentence is automatic though not entirely honest.
Still in shock, she takes a deep breath and looks from the pleasant man before her to the surrounding room.
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"[I have never heard of a place called Milliways.]"
Eight short days ago she never would have believed this. Even now, she cannot accept what she cannot understand. "[But it is most obvious I am no longer where I was.]"
Even after eight days on an island, it's easy to slide back into the language and mode of privilege with which she grew up. "[I want to return to my husband.]" The last sentence is automatic though not entirely honest.
Still in shock, she takes a deep breath and looks from the pleasant man before her to the surrounding room.
"[What is this place?]"