[Nana can't argue with that. There's no way to tell someone, "You shouldn't need to watch after me." She falls quiet for a moment, though.

And there's a subtle shift in her expression.

He had implied this before. Most kids went to school; he went on missions. He didn't have the same type of childhood she did... or, maybe, he didn't have much of a childhood. Nana's eyebrows knit, thoughtfully.]

There's... a lot of pressure on us, to be ready for Nightfall. However we can. But... I don't think you should worry about letting Asimov down to the point that you stop yourself from living the life that you want.

We should enjoy today, not... just live for an occasion that's not here yet.