( He didn’t think self discover would come to him from a place of life or death— and he can’t have the person he wants.

He collects the utensil into the empty cup, glancing up at her. )

There’s no need to be sorry. The unfairness of life follows us to the end and there’s nothing that can be done about that. Forgiving one self and spreading eternal happiness makes up for those regrets. Wash, rinse and repeat.

Do you have regrets here, Miss Topaz?