"Well, when you're not surrounded by all your friends, I guess it makes sense? And I think everyone's a little more conscious of family these days..." Ernie shrugged, before smiling, every intention of not letting the conversation get too serious. "Well, you don't have to worry about me. I promise I won't tell anyone about David."
Ernie set down the quill that was still in his hand, pushing his books away from him just slightly. His lack of productivity over the hols hadn't exactly been the best for his studies, but he supposed he'd manage.
"What was it like, growing up with siblings? The closest thing I have to a sister is Hannah, which isn't to discount her, but I suspect it's different."