There wasn't much left for Jonothon to do but nod his head a little.

"Thank you for understanding, then," he settled on. "It's something that... wasn't meant to be, anyhow. And she made certain that I understood that well before she ever left."

He sighed.

"I didn't let that slow me down for a minute. Stubborn plonker. What kills me is, I almost miss being that... impulsive."