[That's likely to be an unfortunate truth. It's hard to spin any of this in an optimistic view. Kisara appreciates optimism, but she also appreciates realism. She's not inclined to say anything to fuel hope where she thinks there shouldn't be any. At the same time, however, she doesn't believe in leading people with fear either.

What a precarious between morale boosting and truth.]

It's hard to find a glass half full situation here.

[But he's given her a lot to think about. When he admits he's not found anything, she almost considers asking about the pieces that he'd shared with her before. Maybe they weren't for him, in the end. What kinds of things does a guy like him find favour with?]

Oh—likewise. [With a smile, she offers something that's similar to a somewhat stiffened bow. Old habits die hard, evidently.] I'm Kisara, by the way. Your insight's been useful. I'll have to make sure I get myself something while I'm shopping.

[Because in the end, he's still right. It's important that she think about herself from time to time.]