Sounded like the big guy was a big softie. Anise nodded happily, giving the doll another squeeze. Though the story behind how she got the doll back wasn't such a pleasant one, having Tokunaga around really did help keep the loneliness away. She was glad to meet someone who understood that.

When the stranger asked to join her, Anise scooted over to make room on the sofa. "Not at all! My name's Anise, by the way." It was a little funny that she'd given the doll's name before her own. "What's yours?"