[ And in this time as he speaks, her eyes have misted. It seems that his words have effected her, emotionally speaking, and moved her in a way to feel sorrow for his story-- for her to mourn for their losses as well.

That they're working on it, and perhaps finding solace in each other (and defending each other from emotional harm, from the sounds of it). That does make her reassured enough to smile. She feels a bit silly for tearing up-- overly emotional, as it were-- and so she takes a steady breath in. Don't make it awkward, Pyra! ]

I don't know how you do it. Both of you have lost so much, and... [ And still he has made the time for tea and cookies and-- even jokes from time to time. She releases that breath. ]

It's good to take care of your heart, Tony. [ It's worth it, he had said. Each and every time, no matter how much the loss, it's worth it to give it time to mourn and to heal, but to also have love and family.

She takes one of her hands back, bringing it to her own chest, slight-left of the crystal, as if she could symbolize her own. ] From everything you've said... yours is extraordinary. And... precious. I'll help, if I can.