[ It's not an omission that escapes him. But it's not as if he's not keeping a few cards close himself, and she's allowed some privacy there. He files it away for consideration later.

He's glad she isn't alone. ]

Like one of those glimpse through the veil things? [ It would be funnier if that wasn't a thing that had actually happened to his universe a few years back. But it makes him smile anyway. ]

Could be. There's not much that would surprise me now.

Though something tells me I'd remember you if our strings ever crossed.