[Asch cleared his throat. It would be better if he stepped in before Luke opened his big mouth and got himself in trouble. And by trouble, that was trouble with his fist, because if he spilled on his real identity, even by accident, he was going to knock him flat.]

I forgot to tell you, Natalia. This place sometimes draws people from different periods in time. You were at the Zao Ruins, but for me that was several days ago, and for Luke...

[He paused, glancing at his replica.]

...a few months?