Well of course they can. I'm on a journey of growth, myself, ever striving to a new horizon, until I can truly surpass a sword of "nothing".

[ Which she knew probably made no sense to Kate, but she didn't dwell on it. ]

But I don't see this as a part of me that needs changing. I'm happy with that part of myself. If I steel my heart, I won't really be the sort of "me" that I like any longer.