[ Alina huffs out a small puff of amusement, but she's not sure she finds it as funny as him. She'd still prefer an option that cuts the ties that bind than learn to live with them. She composes herself with a small smile, crossing her arms across her chest. ]

Who knows. [ If it's outsiders or something more. ] They're not exactly being the most forthcoming about anything else. Lovely to meet you, fellow outsider.

[ She turns, holding her hand out to shake his with exaggerated pomp. ]

How have they labeled you?