[He shifts to rub the back of his neck gently, trying to soothe away some of his stress.]

Yet he was your friend. And you devoted a great deal of time to him- finding your way now that he is gone... I can see that it would be hard. I think you'll make it through all right, though. You can grieve his loss, and you will find that your friends are still here for you when you are done.

[He makes a curious noise.]

I have not seen it- it's very strange?