[she assumed that he was upset only because he had been led astray by someone who took the form of a close friend - which would have been more than a legitimate reason, in her opinion. still, she hadn't anticipated that his friend (or rival?) was deceased. it's enough to give her pause; what could she say in this kind of situation? what would have made her feel better if their places were reversed?]
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...He is with you in spirit, is he not?