"It doesn't from my experience," she observers, recalling the few (and too many) times that it's happened in the past. "The most I can really say about it is that, sooner or later, you'll be able to not cry most of the time when they come to mind."

His comment takes her by surprise and she blinks, needing a moment to respond to that. "Ah... Thank you? I was just hoping you're okay is all. Others would do the same thing if they were here, I'm sure."