Cassiopeia and Cassian
‘Something like that,’ Cassiopeia admits. It’s not quite all there is to it, but it’s close. She brought far more luggage with her to Preya than the average person, but it was never going to be enough.
‘It’s always difficult to plan for an extended stay,’ she adds. ‘And this is more extended than most.’ It’s said lightly, with no discernible resentment. Hardly more than a pleasantry, and of course, after that, it’s easy for her to fall back on social convention. ‘I’m sorry, I don’t believe we’ve met...’