[curiously, she asks:] Have they ever explained?

[she cringes at his initial answer, but then she just looks uncertain. at his odd turn of phrase, she blinks, but she shakes her head] More the opposite. If I ever went back...it'd have to be after I left. [but she doesn't elaborate. the situation she left behind isn't one she's ready to think too much about]

Anyway, I'm glad you were able to travel when you needed to.