[ he really has come such a long way and she's so pleased and happy for him, also that she and his friends could be there along the way. his foray into humanity and everything he's had to learn has been... well, deanna knows she never would have viewed certain things the way he does or even come close without his insight while he's learned. he's opened her eyes while she's opened his.
and that is one reason she is not looking forward to returning to her own point in space-time. ]
They often aren't. Our emotions will make us feel one way when logically we know we should feel another way. It's a bit of a paradox and it takes time to unravel and work through. [ she shrugs a little, as though to suggest that some never do. ] Perhaps it's a work over an entire lifetime.
[ her smile matches his. it's a sad conversation, isn't it? ]
I know you should be back in your own time, but I would miss you a great deal if that were to happen while I was still here. I'm glad you're still here, too. Having a friend to speak with and go through these experiences with certainly helps ease the emotional responses.