[Lilias shrugged, running her free hand through her hair as she looked out over the horizon. She wasn’t used to talking about her situation and didn’t really know how to take his condolences.]

It was a long time ago. And an entire world away.

[That was to say, it probably shouldn’t have bothered her anymore. She busied herself for a moment with her drink, taking a long sip from her glass.]

I've plenty of new problems and opportunities to spend time thinking about, these days.