I don't actually know. Some people say nothing changes while we're gone. Like, time stops. But sometimes they leave... and come back, not remembering being here at all.

So it's hard to say. Hopefully, the people you're worried about won't even know you're gone.

[ Rose only smiles softly at the apology since, well. He doesn't know that she doesn't have anything to return to. That she'd stay here, if given the choice. That's not her choice to make just yet though. Maybe someday, she hopes. She doesn't expect the handhold, honestly, but it's-

Not immediately drawn away from. He isn't slapped. ]

Everyone so affectionate where you're from, dude?

[ An attempt at making it a bit lighter, maybe. ]