[ She raises her hands in a palm-open, defensive position - it's okay, buddy! We're getting along! Everything's fine! ]

Whew, that was quick! Thanks a lot, Kitsunami!

[ ... Aaand Surge is making herself comfortable, instead of serving other customers. Of course. Sure. Another breath, and she grabs the water to drink. ]

Anyway... much as I'd love to do a round of intros, that's not gunna happen. Right now, I'm the only one from my world. Everyone else is back home. Kids included. Been that way ever since I first arrived - that's why you two should count your lucky stars. You've got each other.