In that way, at least, you could speak to her on a personal level. It was a hard lesson for you to learn, and one she needed to hear. We needed that, desperately; people like you and Tarrlok and Elda, who could make those emotional connections.

[She thinks on that for a moment longer, then shakes her head with a smile.]

I hope both of you can break away from the kind of people you used to be. Though I confess, I'm more interested in hearing what you'll do, going forward.