[ Despite herself she feels a corner of her mouth twitch. It's a terrible Hubert impression -- her own falls short too -- but she appreciates his sense of humor. ]

No, I can't imagine. If he ever does, you must tell me immediately.

[ The undercurrent of laughter in her voice is quiet but there. It is a comfort to see him.

Even though what he says next surprises her. ]

I hardly think we call it trying to change the past when it is my present. [ Or... well, future. Unfortunately this place is her present. ] The fact that I am here at all means that I am not bound to the exact path you have taken here, don't you think?