"There is nothing to forgive," Rutile assures the Fool, immediately grasping the regret in his tone. Perhaps this is why the place seems so empty, then; now that they consider it, the calm atmosphere takes on a sense of loss, one all too familiar. How many empty rooms abound at home, their occupants long lost to the moon?

They stop themselves before the recollection of it gets overwhelming. Rutile has been assured that Konryu is far removed from their island and the Lunarians that come with it, though they still regard the moon with suspicion and avoid being out at sunset. Against all odds, the Dreaming returned Padparadscha to them; for that alone, they cannot hate it. "It is unfortunate for us," they say, "that Klaus be torn from such a place, but I'm sure his family will be grateful for his return. He probably has duties in his own world that need his attention," they add rather gravely.

Rutile shakes their head and turns their attention back to the Fool - actually to the Fool, this time, rather than on what he's said. "Do you work here as well, then? Along with the person behind the counter?"