Vera, standing nearby, suddenly giggled. "Helena, the winters here are too long, and it can get boring just hanging around. Why don't you visit Oskia instead? I'm sure you travel to Southern Europe or tropical countries during winters here too, right?"

Helena smiled, not expecting the sudden invitation."We do travel to Southern Europe or tropical countries where we have property and are friendly with the local governments. That way, we'd have more privacy, and passing through customs is easier,