[ He has to wonder what she does, back home, for her to be this determined, this focused. It's fascinating, and a little intimidating, and Baby actually agrees - he doesn't want to lose sight of why he is here; keep loved ones, back home, safe. Keep himself safe. Redemption, but not caged. ]

I don't see it as a vacation, either. I'm here for a reason, you know?

[ Hand on the gearshift, he takes the ramp off to the highway, the mountains ahead of them looming large and imposing, haloed by the sun, slowly setting. The road starts to incline, and Baby pushes the car even further, even though it's not necessary. The road is now mostly empty, and it's all too tempting to speed up. ]

But relaxing a little might be good. I'm definitely going to find a job. [ Or three, as it turns out. ] But I'm also going to try and enjoy myself. And enjoy the company offered to me.

[ He gives her a look then, his smile soft. She looks tense, in a way, shoulders straight like she expects something to jump out at her, even from the comfort and safety of the car. In a way, she looks like she doesn't in this world, a softer world than she's used to. He can't help himself when he asks, then, voice gentle and eyes still on her: ]

Feel free to not answer, but if it's okay... why did you come here?