The wafting scents of Luka's jasmine tea mixing with the Protector's apple tea make for a simultaneously delicious and overwhelming cloud around the two of them. The servers of the restaurant are used to it, though, and don't seem to mind. The Protector has been similarly quiet, lost in his thoughts, and it's only Luka's question that finally snaps him back to reality.

"It has been many years since I have walked this world." He answers, slowly lifting his tea to blow gently on it.

"I remember now why I avoided it."