Well-met, Adora. [ it's a pretty name. adora. adore. adoring. it's a name that speaks of love, or at least of the hope for it.

he steps slightly away from the horse, instead seating himself on a hay bale, giving her his full attention as she continues. it's funny in a way, isn't it? joshua had a mother who'd only ever valued he and clive for what prestige they could give her. adora hadn't had a mother at all, but had been loved by a.. surrogate, he supposes. which upbringing would have been.. kinder? ]

I fear that I haven't, [ he says after a few moments spent considering the names, tone apologetic. ] I am from Valisthea, and we are not.. aware of other planets. What is your home like?