[ dimitri shakes his head. ]

You flatter me. But I find I am not at my best, which is, perhaps, a boon to think of than anything else.

It is good to see you. [ and much older. though dimitri finds that time is a sensitive question, so he holds off on that; no doubt she has her own queries anyway, and it's more polite to just leave things be until they become an issue to deal with. ]

The offer stands, however. I have always admired your strength, and would be glad to test it, even now.