An Earther. Like there's any other kind. It's the first clue that something is off, followed quickly by--

"Mars." That wonderment is back and stronger than before. Setting aside the book, she rises from the bed, crossing her arms to keep her bare hands close. "We're not from the same place then. The same... universe, I guess. Where I'm from, we've barely reached the Moon, and only landed rovers on Mars."