Nanoha hesitated for a moment - not because she didn't want to tell Ben, since the boy certainly seemed likable enough, but because it was a hard sentiment to put into words, especially to someone who wasn't familiar with her or Vivio in the first place.

"It's strange," she said after a moment's thought. "As far as Vivio's concerned, I've been there the whole time, but she's four years older than I last saw her. So I... it's silly, because I know I was there for her, but I wish I'd been able to see those four years pass."

"I'm sorry, that might not make any sense. She's just... she grew up a lot."