"Some people do seem to find themselves in that sort of situation. Unless your universe's incarnation takes a very different approach, it's nothing personal." She pauses. That's not entirely fair. "Every moment is unique, but I'm not striving to hunt anyone down, I mean. It happens when it's meant to."

She holds the rucksack out so he can drop the leaf. "This is the first time I've ever gotten to take a break without risking disaster."