Daneel falls silent, thinking on this seriously. If that's truly an option, if it ever becomes an option, he'll have to take it. There's Ambrose -- but no, that would be selfish, he can do no such thing. His happiness, Ambrose's happiness cannot come before an entire galaxy. It isn't possible for him to choose anything else.

It's something, though. It's a small taste of hope.

"There is comfort in that." He bows his head. "I will remember your offer, should circumstances allow."