I'm not sure they are. And I'm not sure if it's the original population being impacted, or just other arrivals like us.

[Her voice cracked a little, and she shifted so she was able to dip her head and press her forehead against his shoulder that was resting against the bed.]

So let's plan a trip to Paris.

[She spoke without lifting her head, though she was sure to lean back and look him in the eye when she got out the next part. He'd need to understand just what that meant.]

It takes three days there, and three days back. When we went before, there were children with us. I'd want it to just be us.