[ He takes note of her concern, wondering if he caused it himself. ]

Well, it's hard for me to say... I have zero experience in time travel, but the loose concept of it doesn't escape me. I don't think another "you" could have continued to exist... because what would that make you now? Some clone? Now that's creepy.

You seem burdened. Did you find yourself mentioned in any records of history after your supposed disappearance?