[She lets out a small, sad chuckle at that. No, perhaps not, but he is now. That's the great thing about people- they change and they grow. If she had come from a different point in her life, she wouldn't have even had the balls to talk about any of this. Wouldn't be able to look him in the eye. If it had been before her powers were under control, she wouldn't even want to go outside for fear her powers might suddenly turn back on.

But she's better. Just like he's better.]

You are. I know I didn't know you back then, but you are. Because you can have this conversation with me and admit all of this. And because you feel bad about it. A bad person wouldn't feel bad about it and they certainly never would have reconciled. And you're better because... well, because-

[How does one say what she's trying to say without it sounding awkward?]

You make me feel better and happy, which... which not many people do. I- I'd like to think that means something.

[Hoo boy that was, uh, more personal than she meant to get, but. Well.]