[ He's sure it isn't as much as her, but he loved (and still loves) his grandfather. But he's happy to see her smile and even chuckle. Proof that she must indeed be doing okay. Which is nothing short of a relief for him.
And he returns her smile. ]
Even still, you have come quite far, Sister.
[ He ... felt the need to express it in words. Because when does he ever opt to not use them? He wanted her to know that. ]
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[ He's sure it isn't as much as her, but he loved (and still loves) his grandfather. But he's happy to see her smile and even chuckle. Proof that she must indeed be doing okay. Which is nothing short of a relief for him.
And he returns her smile. ]
Even still, you have come quite far, Sister.
[ He ... felt the need to express it in words. Because when does he ever opt to not use them? He wanted her to know that. ]