I only wish I could say I was the reason. [Truly. It would be so much easier.] We're in what's just called The Tree. The finer details aren't fully known, though. Not even who, or what, exactly is to blame for bringing us here, against our wills, from our homes.

Kija and Hak are also present. [He stops, then. The thought hits belatedly.] . . .You said you were just with us?