[Why was he looking at her like that? The way his eyes began to show signs of sadness. Pity, as well? It felt like he was going to inform her of something...scary. Something unwanted and unneeded.

And yet she was willing to listen, not when he was speaking to her with such gentleness and some hesitation. Why?]

...I was surrounded in darkness first. [Her eyes will look distant as she remembered the sequence of events, after having left Livi's side. Voluntarily.] Before a light greeted me. It was faint, but it grew stronger. Before long I was in the place you just described. Surrounded by beautiful colors and sparkles. It was wonderful. I wish I could've stayed there a little longer...

[A pause; returning to the reality as she admits in earnest.]

If I'd known I was going to be taken here after being found, then I would've asked to remain there a little bit longer.