I actually wish I'd written a comment about what I thought was gonna happen this chapter because I actually predicted that Tia would somehow find her way to Ed again. Still, I'm happy to see I was right and that these two won't be separated (though now, after Ed became so much closer with Alexis and Gonzo the 2nd time around, I kinda wanted those two to come along as well). Still, I think Alexis and Gonzo, for as much as they enjoyed Ed's presence and company, could definitely manage to live on without him, still honoring his memory but not seeking him out. Tia, on the other hand, would definitely spend all her time looking for someone who wouldn't appear again until 10 years had passed.
So yeah, looking forward to seeing these two move on to exploring other worlds, even if the two combined are just way too fucking strong for anything that could possibly get in their way.