"I think it's possible," they say, realizing that they sound a lot colder than they want to, but not doing much to change it. "It feels like the most likely answer to me, but I don't know." They finally soften when they admit that, and their shoulders sag a little.

"I really just... don't know. But this is something I'm making myself okay with not knowing. I know it's not that easy for you, though."