[It's as earnest of a condolence as he can formulate. This is clearly difficult for both of them, but still, doesn't it make his own heart feel a little bit lighter, allowing himself to actually feel the grief? He doesn't even question the first part of what Nikkolaus said about the people he's mourning - after all, he himself can barely remember his mother either. He was only 6 years old when his brother took over raising him in her stead.]
It's been a while for me, too, but... as long as the memories don't fade away completely, they're probably still meant to be there.
no subject
[It's as earnest of a condolence as he can formulate. This is clearly difficult for both of them, but still, doesn't it make his own heart feel a little bit lighter, allowing himself to actually feel the grief? He doesn't even question the first part of what Nikkolaus said about the people he's mourning - after all, he himself can barely remember his mother either. He was only 6 years old when his brother took over raising him in her stead.]
It's been a while for me, too, but... as long as the memories don't fade away completely, they're probably still meant to be there.