Esper, now that you are staying with us, I want warn you about something. You need to understand what you have agreed to. Stratos is not foolish and yet he does not think he can fail. He believes that everything will work out no matter what. This means Stratos has no qualms about throwing himself and those around him into harm’s way to accomplish his goals.

This is not all bad. It is part of the reason why he helped you.

I am asking you to be careful around Stratos. Do not hesitate to question his actions or come to me for help. I do not want you to get hurt because of his negligence.

Thank you Zed, but I’m not stupid. I know that Startos is far from perfect. To me, all that matters is that he is nice. I don’t care about why. Besides, it’s been a long time since I have had anyone I could be around without feeling like I’m putting them in danger. If that means life for me gets a little more dangerous from here on out, I’m all for it.

But, okay, I understand what you are saying. I’ll be careful. And thanks. It’s nice to talk with you Zed. I’m glad that you care about me.

By the way, I am looking forward to living here. I know that, one way or another, life with you two will be an adventure worth dying for.

Please do not say it like that. I could not stand that happening.

Zed, you really need to lighten up.