[It hurts to hear him talk like that.] It's hard, Equius, trust me I know. But the trials and wait are going to all be worth it in the end. Don't give up on finding the real thing, because you do not deserve any less that. Aradia...Vanadi. If they can't return your feelings in the way you want then it's not meant to be. Perhaps things might change in the future but that's not something to cling onto because it's a big maybe.

[She gives his shoulder a squeeze] Learn from these two experiences--both about what you want, and how to deal with having a relationship with another species, but don't let them hold you back.