[That's just how Ravine is. Dragging the subject out in the open rather than dance around it. Atem should know her to do this before, even.

[There is a warmth in her own smile when she responds:] What makes you think that we haven't?

[Okay. More serious this time...]

I believe that some bonds you share with another is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Although, when you have been around for as long as I have, I suppose there is always another chance or two in eternity...

[It's just too sad to see it another way... even though Ravine knows that no one will be able to replace what she had before.]