"Wherever the least questions would be raised," Teja says. "We might maybe find a way to go to a town, and do town things? I know not if Charlie is able to drive a car, or if they no longer exist in his time. I would attempt that which they call a motorcycle, as it is not that different from my speeder bike; but I would rather not make a fatal mistake with my Charlie riding pillion; he is alive still, and can die."

Pause.

"No questions about us being lovers; and no questions about us having two rooms, despite that. Not questions about us being lovers, having two rooms, and maybe using only one in one night or another."