I didn't stick around for more than that. Had to come make sure you weren't getting into trouble.

[If she isn't real, she's a higher quality illusion than the rest of it the room. There's a little catch in her voice, always husky, that implies some emotion she's not ready to let show on her face.

Would a simulation add that shine to her eyes, like she's holding back tears she refuses to let him see?]

It's been a while.