( Angela knows how very hard it is for her to take that in as she watches her process it all; no amount of medical or scientific logic would ease the disappointment of wanting a family so badly and knowing it will never happen. At least not for a time.

Perhaps Angela's choices and her life's path are sad. She wouldn't necessarily argue, even if she's framed it otherwise for herself, but she can't stop anyone from feeling for her, either. Konoha is a woman with a big heart. Having to say such words to her and having to convince her why this place's halting their ability to have children could be a blessing in disguise is no easy feat.

She knows she says it gently enough, that it's important, but it's an awful thing to hear. )

Most wouldn't; I hope deeply and strongly that it would never be the case, if anyone ever bears children or builds such strong ties to others here they don't wish to part— but hope is a feeling, not a tangible force to hold up as a shield against possibilities and harm. It's best to be cautious, don't you think?

( She tries to bring the topic to a close so she doesn't outright ruin the other woman's evening. She'd been on the verge of such excitement to have a girlfriend to gossip with and all Angela had done is dash her hopes on a family for the foreseeable future. )

We'll see what happens the longer we're here, and how it affects others. We'll learn.