[ Smiling, John just has to think on what Lauren is describing for his stomach to protest the fact that he's... not eaten anything yet today. He really needs to look after himself more now that he can. ]

So you've been making friends - people from the Guard, too?

[ This is what her parents would want. For Lauren to be safe, somewhere where she can be whoever she wants to be. Without fear. ]

I'm sure there must be times of strife for everyone. But there are people here that have managed to get past what we're going through at home, which means there's still hope.

[ John nods. The Quarantine is definitely a very... interesting place. ]

Sometimes I wonder if they'll ever come back.