— What's it like?
— What's what like?
— Being a synthetic.
— Oh... Have you ever been happy, I mean, truly happy?
— No.
— That's what it's like.
And happy endings always start with hope.
Don't promise when you're happy, don't reply when you're angry, and don't decide when you're sad.
— What about your good memories?
— What do you mean?
— Didn't you have moments with him that you love? Do you regret them?
— No, of course not.
— Isn't that what life's about? Holding on to your good memories. All I wanted was a moment with Astrid one moment to give me hope that any dream's possible. You've had all that, Mary Margaret, so stop feeling sorry for yourself and enjoy it.
You found it offensive?
I found it funny.
That's why I'm happier than you.
You are alive, so you will always have the chance to be happy.