Her smile fades, but it doesn't disappear entirely. "It is," she replies softly. "Stacy told us that we don't have to worry about our loved ones - that they're here with us, even if they haven't been woken up yet. She said they've been saved too, and... well, my partner is here now, so I guess I believe her."

"If there's nothing we can do about it... I'll just have to hope for the best."

Nanoha brightens slightly once he accepts her invitation, though. "Great! Let me know once you're finished meeting people and I'll lead the way."