It's true we aren't not the same person, and I do not fully understand your situation, but I know of distance, and how it sometimes may help or hinder. What is your definition of strength, if I may ask?

[ He leans against another tree, hands loosely at his side as he waits her answer.

...some to think of it, she offered her name earlier, hadn't she. ]

Saitou Hajime. [ Pause. ] Just Saitou is fine.

[ Nothing beats a sharing of feelings in a swamp. ]