Thorite snatched his hand off the door as it opened, sort of ruining his brooding mood for the moment.

"Ah... Nice to meet you, Cybele," he said, managing to smile a bit. "Thanks, Sy—Captain Sylvite. I appreciate all your help."

He'd have to start writing all his questions down, once he was inside, but he wasn't overly concerned. He had a home, now. That's all that mattered.

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