[Does the stillness thing again]

There is... I've someone who is very dear to me. He is, however, not here. And even if he were, we were not... bound exclusively to each other. With that in mind, I've decided that I will... not exclude myself from becoming engaged with others, while I am here.

I don't feel that I can truly offer you... or anyone... any hope of something lasting, just by very nature of this place -- one day either I or you will leave, after all. But, while I'm here, I--