I have. Ah--thank you! [she takes her change and the treats in-hand, leading the way to a table by the window.

after arranging food and napkins:] Father Maxwell told me of it. The world that...sort of...precedes this one? In terms of...having such a similar situation.

[she frowns.]

No, but...can that be right? If this world's had its share of heroes for such a time...