[ That's... a remarkably sweet way of looking at this. Ariane has spent far too long thinking of these links between people as little more than primordial soup, an indication that the boundary between I and we is not as strong as most would like it to be. To her, it's a horrifying thought, something a fraction short of death. But Daniel seems to regard it as an opportunity - isn't it wonderful, that Daniel knows Chozen who knows Ariane? And now they're here together, in this snowy garden, and maybe things aren't so bad after all.

It's something to think about. Maybe she'll ask Elster about it, later. ]

I've heard some people here talk about how they hate this place, because it separates Sleepers from their homes. But I think you have a nice way of looking at it.

[ Ariane never wants to return to Eusan, so she's more inclined to agree with Daniel on that point.

And, oh, meeting the kids does sound awfully sweet. It's a little surprising that everyone else taking lessons is so young, but that doesn't bother Ariane. ]

Well, I'm sure you're showing them how to be. [ Does this mean she's been accepted? Sounds like it. ] I'm looking forward to meeting them, too.