[Foster is in many ways better than Yukio probably remembers, but he's no less obnoxious. A lot of his behaviour is purposeful, more than is probably obvious.]

How long? How long--

Mmmm. The fall of Ziziphus.... that was first.

Months. Yes. Assuming time is equivalent.

[He smiles brightly. Time is a complicated element, far beyond the basic reach of mortals like them. And always running out.]

Before this.... I... we... were visiting the library. Searching for Miracles.

[Remember that?]