['What has been done cannot be undone'. And yet, the chance to start over was indeed present, should the circumstances presently allow it. The civility he was attempting to keep between them was starting to wear thin, if but for the influences of this place.

Miles would have to be patient too, if for only a while longer. Answers were…not to be given just yet. It was far too soon, for that.

He lessened the severity in his tone, hushing his voice only to keep it more meaningful, and yet...hesitating to reveal more than was absolutely necessary. ]

Do you not understand? Is this not a place where many have sought to begin anew?

Why, do you suppose, the reason might be, for me to bring you here, if not to extend an olive branch? Should you accept my proposal, then we may discuss the past...and put it behind us.