Did Sonia live through the Occupation? Miles doesn't remember. Wouldn't tell her even if he did. So instead, he settles for a warm, "I'm sure you will. We both will."

He has to believe that. Stranded in the past for the rest of his life is not his idea of a good life, even if he can effect any kind of change.

Ah, but it is cold out here. Miles gestures back towards one of the buildings, beckoning for Sonia to follow him. "Miles," he says easily enough. "Miles Ilyan." The lie rolls off his tongue neatly by now.