[ of course, she's not thinking that way at all. and all her older self thought was how much she wished she could adopt him as her temporary son, he was so sweet. but, well ... that's neither here nor there. except for the fact that Xion did notice that blush... though she's not no idea what to make of it. she simply nods at his question, but is stopped from speaking by his gesture. understanding quickly, a passing smile tugs at her lips and she nods again, taking the initiative in leading to the bridge. on the way there, though, she'll give an answer. ]

Being older was a strange experience. I got to have a whole family... I've never really had one of those. [ and she got married. but she's very much trying not to think about that right now. ] I got attacked, I got in a fight with one of my best friends, I took care of a friend that'd been turned into a kid for almost the entire time! [ she takes a bite out of her apple, if only to stop the words for a moment. so she's silent as she chews and swallows, then follows up much more quietly ] I'm not sure what to think right now.