( her smile reads a little sad at that. it is difficult for her not to be. when push came to shove, her mother had heard of the world warring and chosen to remain in seclusion. it is hard to hear of a version of her that had left when the mother Diana remembers remained, even as the daughter she loved pushed on to complete their duty on her lonesome. )

It is strange to imagine, though I am proud to hear it. I have seen your world at war. It is an awful strife, and I know my mother would have been a boon to your team.

( perhaps all she'd needed was time. Diana cannot say. it is hard to think on. )