Billy appreciated what he was hearing, that was for sure. That couple was so strong, to be admired. And he was curious about the disastrous courtship, but that could wait. Though he loved to hear her voice so much, he didn't want to make her talk and talk forever.

"In other words...strong, like us in some ways, but very different. I could stand to be stronger," he said. "Have you wondered what they'd think of us? I know they probably expect someone from your world, with all that power."