[ It's okay, he didn't need his heart anyway. There's a beat of silence as he swallows, swallows again, tries to lodge that painful lump out of his throat but try as he might it's not entirely successful and his voice is noticeably raspy when he speaks again. ]
But then you wouldn't be Saya. [ Pause. ] I'm real glad I got to know you this way. I mean... sure, it could've been better but this is th' way it happened. I'll never forget that.