"Thanks again," Luz said appreciatively. "You were great, to look out for me like this."

Luz took the hand and walked on, shivering slightly but thankfully able to compose herself a bit better now. It had been a heavy month, and Luz did not look unscathed by it all, but she did feel like she was starting to get on the mend.

"Talking sounds good. Let's start with you though: how've you been, since we were last hanging out?"