He was grateful for Ruby's presence and her assistance-- and not only because there was something about her that was reminiscent of Gray. It was her kindness and her ability to adapt to the sheer levels of absurdity with the ease of a river otter in the water. He looked at her with interest at this bit of information.

"How curious," he replied. "I can't imagine what would cause the moon to break. Do you know the story about why yours did?"