She did not, and I didn't ask... The words she gave me were merely an attempt on her part to comfort me. I... at that time I honestly couldn't begin to think about what else was going on.

[ With his legs now crossed, he leans forward and wrings his hands a little as he stares out to nothing in particular. He didn't want to look at Lightning and deal with her cold looks. ]

She has already been through enough, I felt it was inappropriate to worry her with questions.