[ He doesn't have to remember that, he's already flustered her once in the ON world. But she is at least somewhat thankful for the complete block on their abilities here. The way he smiles, averts his gaze before holding hers in bright golds tugging at her heart.

Little does he know that there's a bit of happiness sitting not too far from her now. It's more than a little unfair. Her gaze darts away briefly before she forces it back toward him. ]

Maybe you're right. I didn't have the time or the opportunity to really pursue it before. There was so many other things going on...

[ And now there aren't. She can go out and make something of herself, pursue what makes her happy without guilt or regret.

... ]

You know, there's something I wanted to ask a while ago but never got the chance to. Pre-Duocaeli days.

[ Hopefully he gets the time context. ]