[ And, she's laughing again, bubbly and bright. ]

"It's...so weird to hear you say something like that, haha! Ha... Ohhh... Cai'd think like that. She always does what she wants. She...wouldn't let anyone tell her what to do." [ Softer. Wistful. Gentle. A pause. ] "...It's funny, not being afraid. What'd it be like, not being afraid...?"