[Still hasn't. And they are still trying to come up with solutions, but it's out of Hal's hands right now, and he's been antsy. Hal tilts his head at the new information, considering it.] ... You know, that's actually a good idea right there. I did made a promise--

[But then he sees you smiling and, Naomi, you should have known how difficult it is for him to let go of the departed. And he was not expecting the compliment either. Nervous now, he averts his eyes, attempts to joke:] I should have planed my ruse better, then.

[You still have not confirmed if he's from your future or not, he's going on a limb here. Truthful:] I have missed you. What happened-- shouldn't have, you know. But I do miss you.