"I'm great!" Belle responded with a grin. "I've started taking lessons in archery thanks to the Prince of Persia, who is really a very nice man even if he can get a bit grumpy sometimes and..." She broke off as Sapphire asked them a question. She nodded, turning to face her once more. "Oh, yes. Sometimes it feels like I've been here for such a long time, but...I guess I've only been here for a couple of months." She glanced at Ian, shrugging.

"It's so easy to lose track of time here." Belle turned her head towards Sapphire again, eyebrow raised. "Why do you ask?"