Nawal smiled grimly. She hadn't meant for this conversation to turn to herself, but the same thing had just happened that morning, with Edwin. Maybe she was just having a self-centered day. "I meant to," she said. She shrugged and sighed, trying to look more casual about the experience than she felt. Chris didn't know her story, and it wasn't something thought properly discussed in this context. "You know how being a Vol can get in the way of your plans."