[She takes a few, does just that while also dabbing her eyes. Gross, she's all snotty and it's not actually embarrassing around him which is nice.] I miss my family too. Everyone. But the dog - the dog doesn't understand, you know?
... I guess my folks don't either, but at least they can move on. Maple was always - my girl. Slept on my bed, got fed by me, y'know? [Lots of y'knows and lots of sniffles and oh, she just lays her head to his chest again with a sigh. Fiddles with her wad of tissues and wipes at her eyes some more.] I miss it all.