[Thoma listens thoughtfully and carefully while she speaks, working on finishing his part of the pie process. He can think of someone who would probably relate quite well with Tsubaki's situation, and he mentally makes a note to introduce her to him while they both reside here in this new world.

Otherwise, despite her incredibly abridged version of what had happened back in Etheirys, he can still catch the gravity of it all. Having participated in a revolution so to speak himself, he nods back at her.]

That's very noble of you to sacrifice so much just for the betterment of others, and serving your god so faithfully. You'll have to excuse me for saying so, but I can see the weight of your journey on your shoulders. I hope that you'll find respite here, starting with this simple pie recipe.

[Finishing the dough, it gets wrapped and put in the fridge for the time being to chill.]

I have a friend here that I think you should meet. His journey sounds a little similar to your own- I think the two of you would become fast friends.