The words hurt a little. They sting in that way he suspects bringing up that day with Rinzler is always going to sting; a reminder of something that's always going to haunt him. But it's not so bad as it had been months ago and coming from her it almost feels playful.

"Surprise, but I'm trying something new these days. Not fighting people who can kill me." He tries to make light of it himself, shrugging. He's even been trying to make a sort of peace with Rinzler but that's not something he really wants to speak aloud. It's still too awkward.

"Right. All in the past." The past always has a way to catch up to him, no matter how fast he runs. He knows better than to believe what he's saying. "Why worry about it?"