six impossible things before breakfast

Grinning weakly at Petra's comment, Loren shrugged. "Only one way to find out." He was hoping to bolster her spirits, but he was well aware he was hardly the most inspiring figure. "Luckily for you, I don't feel any sense of obligation to check in on you." He let out a laugh, though it wasn't that cheerful. "Doesn't mean I don't want to." Giving her an understanding look, he smiled as best he could. When she thanked him, he nodded. "You're very welcome." Then his expression grew slightly bashful. "But...it really wasn't that big of a deal. And the best way to thank me is to help the next soul who finds themself in this world." With that he turned to go, though he paused to glance back at her. "I'll see you around, Petra." It was a promise. With one last smile, he was gone. LOREN Brought back by satisfaction more times than the cat