[her own home planet had been isolated, too, both having been in another dimension entirely and also because her great-great grandmother was leery of trying to contact Earth for fear that their own way of life would be threatened by outsiders. so far, things were going well, if only because Bgztl had such a fierce advocate in her mother]

The seas here are strange and it's hard to not want to fish squid out in hopes that they might be someone from home or at least somewhat amiable.

[she'd give anything for her husband to join her. if only because that would get him out of Saturn Girl's telepathic grip on him. if Saturn Girl herself arrived...well, Tinya would deal with that if it happened]

Of course. I'm always interested in hearing about other worlds. And sharing stories about my own. [a bit of a chuckle] My mother would be thrilled to see me talking to a handsome young man who was not my husband. Then she'd do her best to get as much information about you as possible, since you'd be judged far better than a street rat from Rimbor. But, yes, it was lovely to meet you and I hope you have a very happy year ahead of you.