[He didn't flinch away-- a good sign. Physical contact wasn't something he was particularly used to, but a certain influence in his recent life had a tempering effect on his reactions.]

I'm starting to see that, [Waver said at length.] As much as I'd like to go back home and see what I can do there, I also want to see what I can do here for... whatever time I'm given.

It's an interesting place.