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She shook her head at his question. It wasn't entirely truthful, though there was no single event or trauma that had led her here and she didn't want to drag down the conversation. Meerkat's lips parted when he accepted her offer, only to say he would come back another day for it.

Before she could insist she'd be happy to show him around today, Njord answered her other questions. She listened without interrupting, focused on his words, though she did have a thought she decided to voice once it was her turn to speak.

"It's really good," Meerkat said, which sounded bland to her own ears. "I'm really happy here, actually. Hey, if you ever get tired of the coast or just find yourself in need of a new adventure, you should consider living here. We have a great group here and it'd be neat to have a legacy member." She winked. "Sure you don't want that tour today? I'd be happy to."