[Yes, she does not speak of this sort of thing often or openly, but there had always been that odd trust and respect with Alhaitham, ever since the first day they met. Often times, she finds herself finding more clarity in her conversations with him afterwards than most, and half of those times, she doesn't realize it until after. This, however, is not one of those times.]

The way they are now, yes.

[She sips her tea quietly, pausing a moment, and when she next speaks, her voice is a touch quieter.]

But surely, if we all had a choice in the matter, would we not all wish to ease some of our regrets? Perhaps change things so that they could have been better sooner.