[ As often as she wears such an expression, it might as well be a natural part of her face. Naminé's mind is always teeming with secrets, with things that go unsaid; ironic, perhaps, given her honest nature. No matter how bluntly she might state the truth, there's always more of it left behind.

So although she pauses at his initial question, looking at him with a subtle lift of her brows, after a beat or two, Naminé gives a single, shallow nod. ]

Of course. [ As fearless as Sora might seem, she knows as well as (or better than) anyone that it's not quite that simple. ] You wouldn't say it if it weren't true.

[ Both because he's never been much of liar and because it'd make a lot of sense, truthfully, after what he's been through. The girl breathes out a faint sigh, eyes a bit distant as she adds, ]

Besides, I don't think anyone can experience the things that you have without being changed by them.

[ She sounds suspiciously well-informed, if her tone has any meaning. There's way too much grim sadness lingering around her mouth and the corners of her eyes for her not to have an idea of at least some of what he's referring to. ]

A lot has happened. Both to you, and-- to your heart.