"I'm sorry too." Ziggy whispers. When Minoru tumbles out the door Ziggy starts to get up from where he's curled to help, but there wasn't any time.

Tommy had just agreed to another drink from Isamu when the mess comes in. Tommy watches what comes in and listens, for once to more than just the words.

He interjects. "If you've caused a problem shouldn't you be the one to fix it? You can adjust to it. Mary Lou and Tom both survived with an Anthean around."

As soon as he said her name Tommy suspected that it was a bad choice. She had been crazy near the end and he had no idea why. He adds quietly. "Culture is a hurdle too."