[ If Anna listens closely, past the waves, there is the sound of a train, speeding along the tracks.

It sounds like Ariane has hit a nerve. She's unsure if that's a good or bad thing, or even if this is a good or bad conversation. She was never especially good at discerning that before, and she's even worse at it now. ]

It's not really unknown, is it, if someone you love goes with you? I'm glad you had her. I'm glad you left them behind.

[ Even after everything, Ariane doesn't regret leaving Rotfront.

Ariane says little else until thet reach the water. There, she slowly lowers herself to her knees and cups her hands underneath the waves. If that's supposed to do anything, she doesn't bother explaining it to Anna. ]

You did answer my question. I suppose I should say 'well done.' [ She smiles knowingly. ] Space wasn't the improvement. Elster was.

Would you like me to look for Rose? It seems unfair, otherwise.