[ tried, there had clearly been issues between the children. Hei was immediately restless, angry on her behalf and for what? There was no point in it. Tear had obviously made her peace despite the careful words. But there was little he could do in this setting.
Not without embarrassing them both. Clenching his hand around his pencil, he nodded. ]
You found peace there.
[ among the living, and yet not. Having something that is wholly dependent on you. He can relate. After a moment, and another shift of attention to the next person in line for the circle, he scribbled an answer on his paper, tapping it once to catch her attention.