"Yes," Elsie confirms with a touch of melancholy. "My home." She can't describe why, even to herself, but when she is here, she feels as if she is wrapped in a warm hug. The world out there cannot touch her in here. She senses in Ari a need for safety too--a place where no one can touch her.

"I'm happy you like it. You can come in any time. Only have to call me."