Michael gave Harry a look at the absurdity of that comment, but finished his coke and put it down on the table before speaking.
"Is that something that is common place? People abandoning their families back home and starting new ones here? In three weeks? Thank you, no, Harry. I'll stick with the family I have, and be eternally grateful for it." He shook his head. "What kind of a people would forget their loved ones so quickly?"
He finished his doughnut, then rose, taking the plate to Briseis and thanking her for it warmly. Returning to Harry, he took his seat and shook his head.
"There is always a purpose, Harry. It is just sometimes harder to find than others."