[ Julius doesn't answer immediately, instead taking a draught of his coffee. It is bitter, much like what he remembers. That's safe, then.

The question, however, requires more tact. One issue is that he did not want to give false hope. The other is to do with his circumstance back home.]

Not... really. When I left, it was instantaneous. I most likely returned home. [ But he has to quickly follow it up with: ] However, my memory is not too clear on the exact specificities. I may be an exception at having come here a second time.