"I- I don't want to ever be something someone else comes to regret," Velocity said softly, clutching the datapad closer. "Not ever. I know that's an impossibility when you factor in what the universe is like, but... people have hard enough lives already."

"Did I ever thank you for inviting me along?" She added with a ghost of a smile, less than subtly changing the subject. "I like spending time with you, yes, but also... this is important. Really important. I'd like the chance to do this kind of thing sometimes... if that makes sense at all?"