Needlework, huh? Riku couldn't say that sounded like fun, but ladies did things that young men didn't have to suffer through. Riku DID roll over a little to give her sister's hand a gentle squeeze. "I sent them your picture," Riku reminded her, "That I drew."
Corin took over cuddling his little sister, since Riku was busy being comforted himself. "I will start at the beginning for you," Corin said, handing her the letter, so that she could see it, see the writing of their parents even if she couldn't read it.
He read up to where they had stopped, checking on her, and then Riku, to make sure he could continue.