Steve gave her a slow nod. "Yes," he agreed, "it seems that way." He glanced around the peaceful environment and frowned just a bit. "And while all of these seems nice and peaceful," he began, "I have a feeling we'll be fighting again soon." People weren't just plucked out of their universes for a little r and r.
He returned his gaze to Laura and studied her for a bit. She looked vaguely familiar. "What kind of scientist was she?" he asked. "Your mother, I mean."