( She nods in agreement, though time is a funny thing for her. With it being almost eighteen years since her creation, she's found they've gone both in the blink of an eye and passed at a crawl. ) Given that it doesn't seem to be so far ahead of most people I've met, I hope that we might be able to meet each other again one day once we're all back home. ( Unlikely, considering how all the versions of reality and timelines probably don't align but it's a nice little thought.

She notes the sorts of soaps he seems drawn to, ready to make a helpful suggestion or two should it seem apt to do so. The question prompts a sincere, reassuring smile. ) I do. If you're comfortable sharing your thoughts, that is? I don't mean to keep going on if you'd rather not.