[ Hellboy looks over at Jacob, but doesn't move. If he knew the turn of his thoughts, he might advise there's a lot about him that he ought to feel on edge about. ]

Yeah, she was. Still is, somewhere. [ It's been a few years since the last time he and Anastasia saw each other. ] She woulda stayed with me if she could. [ He eyes the younger man thoughtfully. ]

She would've liked you. She's British, an archaeologist. Woulda enjoyed talking to a guy lost in time.