[ Her expression grows somber in that instant, and as she finally pulls away, Elly lets her hands rest on the girl's shoulders. This isn't quite how she imagined a reunion might happen, but it is what it is.

She takes a breath, trying to put on a reassuring smile. ]

No, we aren't going back to the ship. We're very far away from the ship and from everyone else. Fei and I aren't sure how far, but for now our home is here, on Vaikuntha.

[ She glances up at Fei, for assistance. ]