[ Is that a global 'we' or personal? John doesn't even know any more. He hesitates, gives a half-shrug. ]

Hard to say. Convenience, maybe, since we agreed to help the Natha folk? Not sure how much of an exertion for them it is, bringing us back. Or maybe we're just special.

[ There's a cynical twinge to that. John's not a big fan of being special. Special always gets you in trouble. ]