Pavi nodded, wondering what 'strong presence' meant in this context. Did he have a strong presence? Probably. He touched a rose petal, wondering a little at the fact that the plant had thorns. What few flowers existed at home had been restructured to lose such undesirable traits.

"Then I shall look forward to meeting him - and the many others who have arrived here, while I was gone." He tapped a thoughtful finger against his lip. "But the others that the Pavi left behind - the doctor, my brother...? They are still here?"