"I will try harder to find a way back for some time," Aske also remained silent for a long while before answering, "Five years. If I haven't found a way to return within five years, then I will temporarily settle in this world and consider... what you are considering now."
Nora stared at him blankly.
After a while, she revealed a somewhat sad expression and smiled bitterly:
"You are really amazing, Aske. I hadn't even mentioned it, yet you guessed..."
She nervously twisted her clothes with both hands, her voice trembling and almost crying, "So, you want me to wait for you for five years, is that it?"
"No," Aske said, "I am not asking you to wait for me. I am just telling you my plans for the future, so it doesn't affect your own choices."
"Five years, enough to completely change everything."
"Yes, I understand," Nora said, lowering her head, "It's good to clear the air, I am glad you could talk to me about this."
