"The Nexus has ways to identify what universe someone is from," Rydia says. "I already know we're not from the same one." She'd sent and received a few messages while Cecil was out, just to check.

One of the bigger Mages, Mr. 44, waddles up to the door to hand a tray over to Vivi. There's apple juice, a warm bowl of vegetable soup, some cheese, bread, and a softball sized - and shaped - vanilla cake. Vivi will take that over to Cecil. "Mr. 44 brought some food for you."