“I thought since I feel stronger, lighter … that my abilities were finally fully developed.” She sat up and slumped against the wall as if defeated. “So basically, when I go back home, if I survive, my misery will return?” “Who says your powers won't come in by then or that you have to go back?” I was curious about the afterwards, if there was one. “To Earth, I mean.” “What?” She sounded startled. “Who says you ever have to go back to Earth?” “Ronin, I have family, friends, all of whom think I literally fell off the face of the Earth.” She said as if pleading for me to understand. “That I appreciate, but if you feel better here, then you can split your time between both planets.” I had no clue what I was asking her. This wasn't even making any sense in my own head. “Ronin…” She swall

