[Sometimes being earnest is worth a few eye-roll worthy statements. At the very least, in the moment Lizzie truly appreciates it.]

Not needing reassurance doesn't make it any less nice to hear. Thank you, Balthier.

My path has been difficult but worthwhile since I left. I've gathered a dear group of friends in my travels that are my family now. In the case of one of them, almost literally--his parents have sort of adopted me.

[Nevermind that she towers over both of Jojo's parents because they're lalafell. They love her as a daughter all the same.]

I can't say I'm without regrets, but I'm not unhappy with where I ended up either. If I can dare take a guess, it seems the same is true of you?

Given our respective histories, that's the best we can ask for.