She nodded, a little relieved at that. Whatever else, at least she'd remember. Maybe she wouldn't want to, but all of this wouldn't just be lost. An encounter she might've never had otherwise - surely she'd appreciate that aspect later, if nothing else.

"I am, a little, anyway," she admitted. "Afraid, I mean. I don't think it's something I'm used to being, but it's easier to be fearless when you already know all there is to fear. I'm going to get all of that back, and I know it's for the best, but it doesn't kill that small irrational voice that wants to just go on being me, as I am, because it would be easier."