[ Ariane's smile falls, replaced by a wistful sadness that her face wears easily. Out of everything she's been through, at least Ariane has been spared this: Elster never left her. Instead, Elster returned countless times. Far more than Ariane probably deserved. ]

I'm sorry.

[ Said like it's the most important thing in the world. ]

I don't think it's pathetic at all. You're still here, aren't you? You haven't come undone.

[ She turns back to the water, and there's something like shame creeping into her expression. ]

You didn't run. That's what kills, in the end, I think.