[Cloud read that reaction very well. He winced a bit, feeling bad for dumping all of this on a newcomer. Even as things had been pretty peaceful going through the holidays there was a shadow looming ahead of them. He didn't realize quite how much it was weighing on his shoulders.

He sits down next to her, offering an apologetic nod.]

Yeah. Especially kids like me from a backwater. I'm sorry for just throwing all of this at you. This whole situation with this world is complicated, but all of us here are doing our best to help each other out.