"If you only just got out of that basement then... maybe give yourself some time to adjust to things. There's no hurry. I've been free for close to three years now." He wasn't anything near as well put-together in those first few months of freedom. He can remember how overwhelming literally everything felt before. Even picking breakfast in the morning.

He walks them back to the inn at a slow and steady pace, still happily chatting, "I'll be sure to introduce you to her, and to everyone else I know. You should meet my two girlfriends, Valdis and Ylva. They are both wonderful. Here, we're at the door, let me hold it for you. There's a half step up to get inside." Wood creaks and then a subtle whoosh as the air pressure changes. Inside the inn is warm and filled with inviting smells of food and drink. The wood fired are all lit as well.

"After you."