"It is easy to forget that we are made of more than just the drift and our abilities in the Jaeger," he agrees, sitting on the corner of the bed to study one of the figures. "Even more so when our ability to drift is taken away."

But that's all in the past. They're able to drift, which means they can fight again. Be a part of something greater. "It is a warm, quiet place. That can be just as important."