He heard that strain in her voice. Saw the multitudes of thoughts across her face. Ratchet moved closer, reaching out for her.

"I didn't plan on coming here, by the way. But here I am, and here you are. And maybe we can stay put. The goddess doesn't rule us here. Not sure about the King and Queen, though, but they stay out of our hair. I've been here a few weeks and no curses. Not one. Wel.. I'm still in this human body, but no collar."