Just as sometimes anything is better than silence, sometimes just listening is better than speaking. So Naeris stays quiet and still, only shifting along with any nudges of Velo's arm and glancing up at her friend's face, catching as much of the story as she can though facial expressions and involuntary movements.

She catches those tears brimming at the edges of Velo's eyes. Calling attention to them would only cause more harm than good.

Naeris can picture the memories that Velo is sharing, clear as day in her mind's eye. She may not know much about Kovel, but she understands sisterhood--moreover, she understands that special bond that comes with a family that's made of nothing but pure love and enjoyment of one another's company. She smiles.

"Yeah, you all sound super weird."

That tiny smile turns into a full grin.

"Which is just another way of saying you're all perfect."