[He notices the way her grip is a little stronger, though he makes no comment on it. It's hardly uncomfortable after all, and indeed, it's not as if it's unreasonable either.]

Given the nature of that place, I cannot claim to be surprised at our lack of recollection.

[Given that it was halfway a dream!]

As for our current location... it certainly appears to be more real, if naught else. Nor can I deny that no longer being considered a prisoner is a marked improvement even in its own right.