She had regretted the words the moment they slipped out of her mouth. As he had said the last time, this wasn't about her, or them, or what they once had. This was about him. Figuring him out, helping him from whatever situation he was in--if he even was in one, without jeopardizing the cause or Karkat's safety.

The Disciple had to accept what had been between her and Signless, whether he was dead or standing before her, was gone.

With this acknowledgment his answer surprised her all the more, and made her feel strangely better. Not good, but better. "No, I guess it doesn't." Whether either of them wanted the other here or not, the cards had been dealt and they would just have to play with them.

She dawdled for a moment, as if she still had more to say but then just gave a nod. "Until next time, I suppose." She would make certain there was a next time, and she only hoped it would be under better conditions.