[ no idea. no idea, and the future--miles and jole's present--could be completely changed when they go back. he.. can't dedicate the attention to this right now that he needs. not with the elephant taking up so much space in the room, anyway. ]

.. Miles.. [ he hesitates, then frowns faintly, brows drawing together. ] Is this-- [ he makes a vague gesture to indicate their meeting. ] --about my proximity to your father? Do you have doubts about my abilities or my character? I understand that we've rarely spoken, but.. [ he trails off uncertainly. .. honestly, he's not certain what he'd do to prove himself. aral won't remember him, no one else jole knows is here.. he thinks. ]