How long? Long enough to know enough of the city to dislike, and long enough to have seen far more than a mere few cycles of coming and going. On days when she honestly stopped to think, it occurred that she knew of few others who had rested near as long in the city. But those days were few and far between. Compared to other stays, this was merely a brief visit.

"Months, now," she answered finally. "You will not find your freedom so easily, should you be looking."