Pia looked confused by the question, but too polite to say so directly. "Risa Control is responsible for coordinating all visiting ships, but most visitors simply beam down from orbit. Is the not how you arrived?"

Diane was not about to let the conversation head in that direction because firstly, there was no good answer to that question that wouldn't make them sound insane. And secondly, she really was not in the mood for another discussion of other worlds or singing towers or whatever. She had no idea how long they would be able to stay in this paradise and she wasn't planning on wasting that time.

"You're right, Pia," she said quickly before Roland had the chance to answer, laying her hand on Pia's arm. "This place is simply incredible. I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be here, especially now that we get to enjoy your company. Will you join us for a while? We've been dying to meet some locals, you know?"