"In a few different ways, really. Both the first and the going outside." She smiles slightly glancing over the ice that's much slower to melt than the first frost. Well, it certainly brings an entertaining element to the possibility of fairy rings, didn't? She explains some of it in exchange for the connection he made without knowing. "Though I think being outside is part of why it was possible. It's different here than in the city."

The ease of that moment strains just slightly. Small lies hurt, big lies feel like they can kill. What would answering 'nothing end up being? Take too long and it's clear that there's something bigger she's holding back. Tell a lie that hurts, and he'll notice it this close. She picks her words carefully. "Just a moment when something fell into place. Not all the almost memories and realizations are beautiful. None of them are worth ruining this moment."

There. Not a lie at all.