"That would be marvelous," Alice grins back. She likes getting together with her cross-dimensional friends. It's a bit like having a whole new Wonderland to explore. Which reminds her, some day she's got to get them there somehow. She thinks they'd all -- especially Victor -- like the place.

She nods understandingly. She's sure it can get tough, being trapped in a nearly-empty city. She regards him for a long moment, wondering if she should ask the question on her mind. Curiosity finally compels her to. "Do -- do you ever miss your hometown? I mean, I'm sure you miss your parents, and -- there's that Miss Everglot you mentioned once. . . ." Alice looks down slightly as she says the name. She gets the feeling Victor should be giving this "Miss Everglot" flowers, not her. And that bothers her, just a little.