[ She personally hasn't travelled back to Wyver since leaving it; only because she's aware that being part of the Guard makes it a little trickier. She could probably manage it now, even with security as tight as it is (and pull it off rather well, thanks to Cree's recent gift to her), but she hasn't had a need... Yet. That remains to be seen.

She does have contacts in the other city who keep her informed. It's a start. Peggy leans back in her chair, following his gaze to the spread of photographs, then turns her attention back to him. ]

I assure you, I'm just as surprised as anyone else. To my knowledge, [ of Earth's history ] most governments are quick to dismiss the opinions and concerns of refugees. That we should simply be grateful for being taken in at all. But both the Empress and King Shanrian have been exceedingly generous. [ She shrugs, running her left hand over the bandages that wrap her right; a thoughtful, idle gesture. ] I don't know about forming a senate, but it sounds to me as though they want to keep us happy — and involved. But just us? We're not special. Or, at least, we shouldn't be. And for what, the 'betterment of our two cities'?

[ A beat, then she smiles briefly. ]

Sounds too good to be true.