I asked.

[ Clara gently reminds her of that with a soft smile that fades at Vanessa's words. She went through the beacon, and suddenly she has so many questions. And she knows what it is to not know who she is anymore. But none of that matters right now, so she pushes it all to the side. ]

You won't be weighing me down, but I also know the value of having someone to keep your mind off of unpleasant things. I can do that, too.