[Seeing no impatience or disappointment in his eyes settles her more than anything else could, and feeling his support stops her tears and eases her into relaxing against Gai again. She stays there for a moment, running her thumb along Gai's hand, breathing deeply, listening to his breathing.]

You never asked me what I would want, if I could have anything in the world. [She looks up at him, smiling brilliantly.] I would have this moment, exactly like this.

...well. [Elizabeth's eyes glance down to Gai's lap, and she looks back up with an apologetic smile.] Maybe a little different. Next time I'll figure out how to keep going, I'm sorry Gai.