*Harsh truth is one of Samus' strong suits. She's not too bad at derailing trains, either, if it comes to that. She is glad, though, that Verity is there to counter her abrasive remarks with their gentler counterpoints. Jim's admission, when he makes it, gets a laugh. With the trail winding a bit more, she speaks now over her shoulder rather than making full turns.*

See? You're ahead already. Think of it this way: you've seen someone else run the obstacle course you're on right now. In some parts of it, that advance knowledge might help you; in others, maybe not. Either way, it's you running now.