[ There's a tugging sensation in her chest at his words and a burning behind her eyes with all they imply, but she'll be damned if she cries in front of him. Kind as he is, it won't do to embody the part of sniffling newbie too convincingly. ]

I hope so. Of everyone I know, I'm the person who least deserves it, but– [ As if to prove to herself her own resolve, she raises her head and forces half a devil-may-care smile onto her face. ] I hope so.

[ ... ]

And yes. I said 'program'. [ At this she finds the smile a lot easier to wear. ] Re...mind me to tell you about it sometime.