He can understand what she's implying by saying she's missed it. He can piece it together from what he's learned since arriving here. He would miss it, as well, if he couldn't have seen it for himself. He watched Piltover evolve thanks to the work he and Viktor did. For the curious, it's an experience to see the world change rapidly.

"It is a pity to miss progress." But people don't really get the opportunity to live forever. At least as far as he knows. "But it's great that this place is able to give people such unique opportunities."

It's not just a chance to see how the world has changed, but a chance to dismantle it.

"Thank you for sharing this with us, again. I'm excited to see what I can learn from people outside of my home." At home, he was one of the experts. So to see other people from other worlds who seem to be the same is exciting.