[laughs] I guess once you accept the whole multiple-worlds thing, you really can't stick with them.

That's a shame. The stars really are incredible from space. [very barely noticeable 'ack' moment when he realises what he's saying - quick, come up with an explanation] We're lucky we have the orbital elevators, or we'd never be able to show kids what it's like. It's trips like that that make the job worthwhile.

[Okay, change of topic~] The beach, eh? The nearest one's about ten minutes away, give or take. Although, what's so bad about here? [languid arm wave encompassing the very edge of the woods and the pretty grassy area they're walking into~]