[Okay, the impression is so unexpected that she simply has to laugh.]

Thank you, Mr. Ragnvindr, I'll keep your sage advice in mind.

I will pull through. Honestly its...it was more digging up things I knew were problems already. I just haven't given myself time to think about them.

But, I stand by my choices in them. As wonderful as it would be if everything had gone differently, I know I did what I had to do.

[She takes a chance and grips him lightly on the shoulder. When she smiles now it's real, more seamlessly woven into the exhaustion.]

I promise I'll take that time though. And not just because you asked so nicely.