Normally, she would have made an offhand comment about how she was interested in seeing that happen and maybe take a battle with him, but seemed to be nearly devoid of energy to want to do anything, including quirky comebacks. Yet it didn't surprise her that she was quick to guess what Lash might be asking these questions for. The wunderkind tended to wear a lot of emotions outside.

"It's not that..." she said trailing off. "I just wonder if there really is anyone from my world, that's all."

That's all really wasn't all, but it was perhaps the best way to summarize it.