[ Yona just gives him a warm, understanding smile as she poures them some of the tea that had been set out to steep. ]

Thank you. I'm sorry you have as well. Although I can't say I'm sorry for the perspective such experience has granted me. I think I'd rather understand such a thing so I can appreciate what I know now, rather than to have continued to live on obliviously.

[ A pause, before she gives a slightly sheepish laugh at herself. ] Not something everyone would agree with, I know. but I'm still grateful all the same.