[it doesn't make sense to her sometimes, why people wouldn't try, but she does have enough awareness to recognize the things she's asking for and about are sometimes too big. sometimes people would prefer to keep to themselves, or people would prefer to let someone else step in. but for them, there's really no choice. they're the only ones who can, so they will.]

Thank you, Nehan. [equally sincere, even if there's a little smile that doesn't quite reach her eyes.] Even if somehow I can't get back the way I want to, the rest of them know what's next. And I believe in them.