"I'm very sorry for your loss," Lisa said, resisting the urge to give his arm a little squeeze in comfort. She was a naturally tactile person, even with people she'd just met, but not everyone appreciated that about her. "But it must have been fun, growing up with so many siblings. I was an only child, and I often wanted someone to team up with against my parents."
She laughed as well, but was happy her kid was gnome bite free. "They'd learn very quickly stay out of gardens though," she commented.
Brightening at the idea of a parent-child even, she tilted her head in interest. "That would be a great idea. I'd certainly attend, and help out."