For which I am glad! I would not wish that on you, Alice.

People have said that. [ She nods ] It was prophesied long ago that we would one day come to envy Men, who are but sojourners and go out beyond where we can go.

[ Some days, of course, Nerdanel feels VERY MUCH like that. Especially since Alice has no way of knowing but Nerdanel is well aware that she has a decent chance of not see her sons again in this lifetime. ]