"Sometimes I'm of the opinion that loss is something better learned sooner as opposed to later, if one indeed has to learn it at all, which most people do," reasons Ishiah, gaze growing distant as he thinks about all of the losses that get reported day by day, most often suffered by humans than any other species. Humans, who were so great in number, and used that to get by rather than a strong individual defense. "It makes one stronger, and it leaves more of one's life for living in full. When you recognize that so much can slip away in a moment, it makes one bolder. I consider you very strong, Lucy. I can understand why Robin extended an offer of work to you."