Ah, that makes a bit more sense. [ i love that for you both. ]

...Mmm, no, I can understand what you mean. [ their thoughts flicker to their experiences here so far ] I feel that way at times with both you and Alex. Which was a bit of a surprise to me. I didn't think I could make connections like those. So, it's nice to see when you do.

[ it helps them to.. not feel as lost as they did when they arrived here on the first day. so, they get it. it's a wistful feeling. ]