[Specification most definitely was not needed. Nor, did he think, was there any need to lie.]

Not exactly. I know she'd like it, but it's not just that. This place is kind of overwhelming, especially if you're not used to anything remotely Otherworldly. Like me.

[He grins a little sheepishly. Christy would love it here. It's not so surprising to see Jilly thrive. But Geordie? Geordie would take the mundane any day. It's why he's thrown himself so much into his music again.]