I don't want to force anyone to do anything. [There's a thoughtful look on her face now. He's right. If people wanted to stay in the simulation, who was she to tell them it was wrong to?] What we need, then, is not an ending but an exit. So that people like me can return to our real lives, and people like you can choose to stay. [Spoken like a good libertarian Tradeliner. Of course, maybe that won't be possible, but she'll deal with that problem if it arises. Ari's not going to stay trapped here. Sometimes you have to weigh up a difficult matter and make tough decisions that not everyone would agree with, but there's no sense in quarrelling over hypotheticals.]

Copies aren't real because they're made of code, not flesh and blood. [That's simple enough. She's less happy about the coffee, although she nods when he explains about the tea. It makes perfect sense. Not just pride, but a familiarity, something of home when you're very far from it.] Hold on, I think I want to try some wine. [Ari stands to look at the bottles, but the bar is very quiet, she can still call back to him.] If there are shops here, what do you use for currency? I'm guessing I won't have access to my accounts.