I know what you mean. [She says it, not exactly in agreement, but she does get it in some respect. She's not sure she sees herself staying here that long—but she has a lot more time to consider, provided she managed to stay alive to see it.

The conflict in her tone would be easy to miss, just a little catch, a little waver that even most vampires wouldn't notice.]

That's always how it is though, isn't it? Not going back. Most of the time the only choice is to keep going forward.

If I'd liked where I was, I would have stayed there.

So far, I'd say it's