[When it comes to the easy way, Rey is not one to preach. She has either done or attempted such a route more than once -- definitely more than she is glad to admit. There is no pride in her endeavors and successes, or even her attempt to dissuade Hope from ever bringing her back that one time. Because dying is easy. It's better than to see what her absence does to hurt others.

[She just can't do that to them again.

[Her arms fold over her chest, not wavering or moving from her place on the rooftop.]

Have been around long enough, seen enough people come and go and die to just learn not to expect permanence. That nothing lasts forever, no matter how good it feels and how much you want it. Eventually, things will end.

Doesn't make the pain go away, doesn't make things less shit -- but it does help a little... To know that you're not so much as replacing them, but inviting something new into your life. Maybe.

[She shrugs.]