[She's quiet, as she listens, watching him intently, with every ounce of her attention. And Rei, before Nathaniel even finishes, knows what he's about to say, and when he finally says it, her shoulders relax slightly, because of all of the news she expected, it certainly was not that.]

Remember when I told you that if it was worth dying for, then it was worth it?

[It's soft.]

You don't say that without some amount of experience.

[She's quiet, for a moment, before Rei takes his hands in hers, offering him a tiny smile.]

You're alive here, aren't you? Take advantage of it.

[It's soothing and calm -- and while Rei's eyes hold a large amount of sadness, they hold no pity.]