Oh, the Palai don't know anything about Qri. They seem like they're happy we showed up here, but it's not like she's talked to them either. I wonder if everyone we visit will be this glad to see us?

[there's a bit of wry irony in his tone now; Geir can very easily envision a less welcoming local population. he hopes that the next world doesn't require the coven to fight to make a place there; he certainly doesn't anticipate Qri doing anything to smooth their way.]