[ Jesse shakes her head at his question that isn't entirely a question. ] No... I didn't. Even if I did, it's fine. She's wrapped up in this new story. It makes her more important.

[ Her tone isn't someone jealous or angry. Resigned seems to be more of what is echoing in it. Noting she doesn't have a place in whatever story Alan has found himself locked into. She is just a stop in the road. One that he might still deeply care about, but she is still ultimately just a stop on the journey. Just like she was merely a side character to help him in his goals last time. ]

If you have something you want to ask, Alan? Just do it. You'll... probably be moving onto the next thing soon.