I know. [ He knows it's quite the wish; he knows that it's a naive wish to have, but he means it, even though he knows it's a gray area because who gets to decide who deserves it or not? ] You're telling me. I guess I'd settle for being rid of the thing that's doing the controlling.

[ In his case, anyway. He's not foolish enough to speak for all cases everywhere. He watches her for a brief moment while she seems to pause to think, but gradually his gaze shifts to look around at their surroundings. It's almost surreal being back here, when he thought he'd never have to see this place again. Why would he want to? It's not exactly associated with good memories. And yet it's not the fault of the place that he doesn't like it.

Elizabeth speaks again, and his attention immediately returns to her. ]

Will you tell me, or am I not allowed to know? [ There's no annoyance or accusation, just an honest question. Alan knows he's not entitled to information, especially if she doesn'tw ant to share. ]