“So their freedom you covet? Then you’ve found a kindred spirit in me. But I wonder… From what do you seek liberation?”

”Nothing in particular…” a slight lie, ”freedom is always desired in one way or another, isn't it?"
“True enough.” Concern brought to her his focus once more. Courtesy smile constant, he carried on. “So easy can it be to...
”No, you aren’t babbling—you have a point.” For a moment she allowed a nod, but then a slight shrug. ”But perhaps to...