[ . . . well, it's one of the easiest questions he's ever been asked. It also sheds a little bit of light on the situation. He relaxes a bit then, comforted by the fact that she's not bolting off into the snow and only nods, a mix of concern and understanding already showing itself in his eyes.]
I have... Both of my parents died suddenly when I was 14.
[From what, he doesn't elaborate. But he hopes that it's enough information for her to understand that even though he may not be familiar with her exact situation - he's felt a similar pain before of losing a loved one. Still, he offers a small smile, pained but genuine.]
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I have... Both of my parents died suddenly when I was 14.
[From what, he doesn't elaborate. But he hopes that it's enough information for her to understand that even though he may not be familiar with her exact situation - he's felt a similar pain before of losing a loved one. Still, he offers a small smile, pained but genuine.]
It was hard.