[ He probably shouldn't say this, not wanting to get a stranger's hopes up, but it'd be better for Ignis to provide accurate information than to skimp on such an important detail as the possibility to return home. ]

Once, though a brief glimpse it had been.

[ Literally. ]

Many months ago, about half a year to be precise. There is no known method of guaranteed return to one's home world. Individuals disappear without warning. Some never return. Others, such as myself, find themselves within the city once more. To add further insult, memories of the experience can remain intact. Or they can disappear forever. I still remember the entirety of my stay here.