I think most people don't appreciate their parents the way they should when they have the chance. That's... it's not a mistake I wanted to make once I was old enough to realize it. Hunters live short lives.

[She'd never had any illusions about living to grow old and grey and dying peacefully in her bed. She just hadn't thought she'd be snuffed out at twenty-four, either.]

I don't want to chase you off, but--

[She grimaces a little, nodding.]

I think I'd like to be alone for a little while. But... thanks, Balthazar.

[For everything.]