[ Spring. Rotfront only had one season, and Ariane's space shuttle didn't have any. The fact that she might be here long enough to watch the seasons change is exciting, and she looks genuinely happy at the prospect. Ariane takes a seat beside Daniel and follows his gaze to the garden, imagining what it might look like in full bloom. It's better than any painting. ]

I'm sure it will. My homeworld hadn't finished Klimaforming by the time I left, so we only had indoor plants. I'm excited to see a real garden.

[ She means it, too. ]

Well, then I suppose I should give credit to your teacher. He has good taste. What was your homeworld like?

[ That might be a little far off from karate, but as far as Ariane's concerned, it's just as important. There are so many stories of beautiful worlds here -- it's one of Ariane's favorite things about Trench. ]