[ That gets him a soft laugh, though she notices the ruefulness in his expression. ]

I wouldn't say it was quieter back home, but there were fewer people in costumes. The Porter doesn't seem to care about the kind of world you come from.

[ She glances out over the fair, like she's trying to decide what attraction she wants to check out next, then nods at him. ]

Have you had the chance to see everything yet?