> "Do you two at least associate with each other at all in amicable settings?"
> "Too busy?"
> "Right. But it does happen?"
> "I see...all right, then."
> "...Do you have any regrets? About anything, I mean."
> Shake head.> "Not at all. I am merely saying that I plan on returning to my proper time, with the proper younger versions of the people I know."> Give the tengu a meaningful look.> "Including a younger Hatate Himekaidou..."
> Look mortified.> "Heavens, no! I would not dare do such a thing to anyone, let alone someone I consider a distant friend."
> "Ah. My apologies for the miscommunication. I meant to imply that if you had any regrets, I may be able to better them."
> "I would likely not do anything, in that case. My messages for various past acquaintances will be carefully chosen so as to have minimal negative consequence. I will not even promise the completion of any given request."
> "Well, if you think of anything before I leave this time, don't be afraid to ask."
> "That would depend on precisely what it is. I imagine you would have more success with relatively minor things, though, yes. It could even be something entirely personal. That might be easiest, and I'm certainly not going to judge."
> "That...might be too risky. It seems rather ripe for unintended consequences."
> "I suppose. Your professionalism is commendable, I must say, if your interests there truly out-prioritize all others."
> Was Hatate fit and trim in our time?
> Nod.> "Very well, if you truly wish for nothing else."
