[The immediate, heartfelt concern leaves Maria more than a little touched. No one's ever had that kind of reaction before.]

It's all right. I was able to forge my own path in the end, and I don't regret where life has taken me.

[Even if she faced more surprises than she expected along the way. After a moment, she laughs lightly.]

Listen to me, going on about myself while we're somehow exploring underwater. I'd call this more interesting than anything from the past.