[Others might see it as an insult, but Ada considers his words as though they were thoughtful advice, whether he meat it that way or not. However, even though there was a good deal of logic to what he says, she can't simply accept that kind of thinking for herself.]

Even so... I don't want to use those kinds of excuses to doubt people. Is that such a bad thing?

[Being easily duped for the sake of wanting to believe in people... for her, that was something she was proud of - something she never wanted to change. Of course it meant that sometimes she would be fooled or manipulated... but it also meant that she would never deny someone the chance they deserved.]

Before this...? [She bites her lip and nods.] I remember. But I imagine I'm here for the same reason as everyone else...