Alone? [ He doesn't mean to laugh, really, but it rumbles deep in his chest. ] Kid, you'll be lucky to have a minute to yourself. Just wait 'til you meet the rest of NORA. They're gonna love havin' you around.

[ Nanami's a handful, sure, but if Lebreau and Serah can handle the gaggle of idiot manchildren already around them, she won't pose any real problem. At least she has the excuse of actually still being a kid. ]

Pulse is a big place. Three years and we still haven't mapped most of it. [ He shrugs, and reaches over to ruffle her hair with his free hand. ] But everyone's friendly, and they're all looking for a new start. You'll fit in just fine.