[ hm. she gets that. in fact— ]

I wouldn't call that a negative thing, regardless of your results. Whether they're there or not, answers won't come to those who do not seek them.

[ some fortune cookie shit. ]

Where else have you looked? If you aren't opposed to it, I can accompany you to where you haven't searched, given that this area has proven fruitless. After all, our objective is the same.