"Each of your previous selves each had something distinguishing about himself and something familiar," she found herself admitting. Deep down she knew there was something more, something he was not telling her but then again that was very much like him.

His smile was contagious, however, for she found herself smiling in return. "You did, but I do not mind hearing it a second time."

Romana wanted to ask further, wanting to know what he was truly dwelling on, but common courtesy kept her words silent for the time being. So, in place of a question, the old habit of teasing returned.

"For an old man you do dance well."