[ The question caught him off guard because he honestly never expected Vin to ask him something like that. The shock only lasted for a few seconds before he pursed his lips thoughtfully, then shrugged. ]

Happily ever after?

[ It felt like a load of bollocks the moment it left his mouth, but the saddest part of it all was that he had truly hoped for it- even if it was only for a short time. ]

People like me don't get them, but... there was a moment there, with him, that I thought I might.