By far, Beauty's background was one of the most curious that he'd encountered-she was from the 1700s? Jack could only imagine what a culture shock she'd had to deal with upon her arrival. He might have commented on that, had she not asked that question.
Jack looked over at Beauty in surprise. She was perceptive. He wasn't sure if that was a relief or not, but he really didn't have anyone to talk to. Not with Zee missing.
He looked away, focusing on the brilliant blue sky, the sun overhead, the tree branches swaying just slightly in the breeze.
"I'm sure you know that the City has a habit of sometimes sending people back home. A few days ago, I lost someone to that. My girlfriend."
He sighed and turned his attention back to Beauty, giving her a strained smile.
"Tis better to have loved and lost though, isn't that the quote?"