"No, no," she shook her head. "I know that part."

She did. And she was grateful--so very, very grateful--for his kindness and generosity. But she couldn't depend on it forever.

That wouldn't be fair to him.

Ariadne sighed. "I don't know how I'm going to fit into this world," she said. "I've been a prisoner the entire time. And I don't think there's a way for me to go home again. I know...I have to go forward. But there's so much to learn and I..."

Well, she didn't have anyone. She didn't even know anyone, beside her former master and Dean.