"Important work. Surprised to see a witch doing it but I can't throw stones given the whole 'Spring warrior' bit." Has Erin caught some attitudes about the Courts from New Avalon's influential Winter? Yes, yes she has. "The news ain't all bad. The people here are kind, the food doesn't run out, we've got actual doctors aboard plural. And..."

Erin's voice goes wistful. "Their worlds are often wondrous too, in their own ways."

There's a pause. "What year is it for you?"