"Not a problem. Anytime, you know that." He sipped on his own brandy. Luckily for Naea, Pierce made for an excellent filer and he had seen this sort of thing many times before - death was something he was well-accustomed to hearing about, and the grieving process was something he understood.
He listened to her talk, watching her over the rim of his glass. "Well, no, you're right. Parents especially need to learn how to be accountable for their actions. Are you going back home for the funeral though?" he asked.