You don't have to apologize, you did nothing wrong.
[ If anything, John's apology was the most sincere condolences she's had in a decade. With that portion confessed, Alice can only hope that she won't have to explain anything else. The details will come later, in time, when Alice is more comfortable discussing it. ]
Besides, it's-
[ I'm here for you. Why does that bother her? Maybe it's the fear that one day, he'll be gone, too, up in flames like the rest of her family. So much can be lost in a matter of minutes. With a breath, Alice was deadset on recollecting herself and making the most of this reunion. She tried, she forced a smile on her worn face. ]
Well, I'm glad to have you as a friend, John. I'm happy... but you- you must be here for something exciting, yes? Tell me more about what you've been up to.
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[ If anything, John's apology was the most sincere condolences she's had in a decade. With that portion confessed, Alice can only hope that she won't have to explain anything else. The details will come later, in time, when Alice is more comfortable discussing it. ]
Besides, it's-
[ I'm here for you. Why does that bother her? Maybe it's the fear that one day, he'll be gone, too, up in flames like the rest of her family. So much can be lost in a matter of minutes. With a breath, Alice was deadset on recollecting herself and making the most of this reunion. She tried, she forced a smile on her worn face. ]
Well, I'm glad to have you as a friend, John. I'm happy... but you- you must be here for something exciting, yes? Tell me more about what you've been up to.