[He wants to ask how she can be so okay with it, though -- it's true that he pulled away from his family and friends, to the point where it could be debated that he might as well have disappeared.

But the truth of it was, if Michael thought that things could be different, he'd change it. He'd never wish to disappear; he just isn't sure he has the strength to allow anything else to take place. So it's mind-boggling to him that Iona would be so accepting of such a fate.

Should he question her more? He's not sure. He doesn't want to be rude.]

I... I'm sure you'll be fine, and I know Oren will always be there to look out for you.

[He hesitates as he walks, jamming his hands in his pockets and looking at the ground with each step.]

It just sounds sad, you know?