While Lae was certain that Kirye had heard Nephele's question, the other kuhna didn't turn. He felt a bit sad that he was unable to repay her for her help, but he figured that there was no stopping her. "Well, I guess she's not coming back," he said, mostly to himself.
Finally out in the fresh air, he took in deep lungfuls of it. Without the stifling stench of the sewers, he was finally able to breathe again, and it felt spectacular. He turned to smile at Nephele. "Feels good, to be back out here, doesn't it?" He commented. "I mean, we weren't in there very long, but still...it feels like I haven't been in fresh air for ages!" Suddenly pausing, he asked, "So, where do you live? I could walk you home, if you wanted."
{5-1}