He was slightly nicer here than he was back home. Partly because nobody had any notions about what he should be like here. It made things a little easier.

Jono slid the cowling back into place, smoothing it down so that the flames wouldn't escape. I dunno, he said after a moment, reaching over with his other hand to pat hers. Why does she want any of us 'ere? You ain't 'sactly the only normal 'round 'ere. He pointed out a few more, mostly the ones who had been kidnapped by the bugs. I'm sure there mus' be somethin' what brought you to 'er attention. Maybe more 'an you think.