[she'd figured it wouldn't. even those in the other world who she recognized from history weren't the ones from her timeline. so she was as good as being alone. she couldn't help but wish that someone from her world would suddenly arrive]

So am I. Thank you.

[she says with a certain amount of yearning in her voice. if she'd let herself be aware, perhaps all of it could have been prevented]

Yes, I--I think so? When I dream, I tend to have nightmares. This would count, with the exception of you. You're entirely welcome.