[He pauses at her admittance, eyes widening at that, his step faltering ever so slightly. Her parents... that's right, they were gone. He's not sure what he could even say to that to make things better- actually, there really isn't anything to help, is there? Grief is something you need to work through over time, even if you have someone to share pretty words of attempted comfort. He at least knows that much.]
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For... an anniversary?
[So very awkward...]