I'm glad you think so! I'm not sure I could another apartment with a view that's just right, so I haven't been able to let go of this one. [It's kind of old, she's outgrown it in a lot of ways, but it's still too difficult to leave. Who knows, maybe something in the future will push the decision.]

It's relaxing to be so close to it all. [Even when she's alone it doesn't feel like it, and while that could be stifling to some types of people it's a comfort to Nariko. With her cup in hand she plops into her favorite seat, there's more than enough room for Boxer to join if he'd like.]

So, I kind of wanted to ask you before, but I didn't want to seem nosy.

[Or like a jerk.] Did you ever consider doing something else?

[He could have been anything, despite the lack of clear parentage.]