"Exactly. You have to ponder your decision, deal with whatever factors that may interfere... Even with the proper powers, without strategy you achieve nothing." Near ruffled the boy's hair. "No need to thank me. I'll share all the information I have on this place."
She felt that warm feeling again when Nata returned her embrace, but pulled back, afraid that such close contact would scare the boy if it lasted for too long. "I apologize, you weren't expecting the embrace," she said, combing Nata's hair with her fingers. It had gotten a little bit mussed, with how much Near had touched it.