[... Oh gosh, Ann. The moment her communion wavers is when Alice's warmth strengthens.]

I do admit the thought of it being entirely gone is a troubling one. However I take heart in knowing if it is truly gone then I have yourself and everyone else here to build a new world with. As long as we all have our wills and fighting spirits then we will find a way to make this work.

[Does that sound stupidly optimistic? Perhaps. Does she waver? No.]