At least with what he's told her, she gets why he's saying that, rather than be confused by the reference. Even in her current state, she still remembers talking with him about that. How broken up he seemed to be about his decision.

Alice sucks in a deep breath, trying to calm down as she exhales again. It's like there's still a nervous energy pricking under her skin.

"Then what about you? Do you feel that you are better than that person from all that time ago?"