[Truths and evidence are her preference, and sometimes their weight becomes no easy task to push aside into some semblance of optimism. Instead, it's reality that falls far outside their ability to influence. It's a frustrating intersection of fact and helplessness for someone who's highly motivated by solving problems and mysteries.

His answer does not surprise her, but there's still a long, resigned sigh that follows, an attempt to steel her not so strong nerves. It's impossible with how he delivers the answer. Her grip tightens on his elbow.]

Thank you. For you honesty. [It's something else to add to the list of things she should process emotionally, but likely won't due to being overwhelmed by it all.] We're alike in that facet, I believe. I cannot ignore the nature of this place entirely. It's the foundation that structures everything, and therefore everyone, here.