She wanted to tell him that it was all okay, that there was nothing to worry about, that the universe was a terrible, utterly uncaring place and then people came along and added suffering and injustice to the mix as well and it was all so much worse than he could imagine and she knew because she had studied it and lived it, even if just a little. You could make it better but it was a messy process and then you just had to try - you were obliged, duty-bound to try - to be sure that you did the right thing.
The character grapples with the weight of existence, feeling a strong urge to reassure someone that everything is ultimately okay. She reflects on the harsh realities of the universe, describing it as indifferent and cold, compounded by human-inflicted pain and injustice. Her own experiences and knowledge inform her understanding of this harsh truth, which she feels the need to communicate.
Despite acknowledging the bleakness, she believes in the possibility of making improvements, recognizing it as a complicated endeavor. This conviction comes with a sense of responsibility; she feels compelled to strive for goodness and to act correctly, acknowledging the duty to engage in the messy process of effecting change.
