[ That's... It doesn't actually do a lot to clear her conscience but she appreciates it all the same. Rose continues to stare at the ceiling of the cave contemplatively as she considers his words. ]

Wasn't a dream, [ she decides to finally say. Just like him, she's weighing the pros and cons of saying anything at all. But, what the hell. He deserves to know after living her nightmare. ] I mean, you being there was but... That was my life for a while.

[ Not a very good way to live, she knows. Still. He's apparently been through worse, which. Rose isn't sure if that makes all this worse or better. Her bet's on the former. ]

So don't worry, I'm not beating myself up over you just... Was a bad time, dude. Super bad. Really fucking bad. Can't change it though.