Hey...

( she said, a hand over his now to comfort him. she felt the same way about her own situation-

it was an awkward and embarrassing mess that didn't deserve too much of her focus and attention on. if she ruminated on it, looked too distressed by it all, then they would win. so she decided that if gorgug didn't want to put too much emphasis on it, then she wouldn't either. so she got up, taking their bowls and looked at him with a smile and a shrug. )

Well I'm glad you're alive, and they're alive, and I'm sorry for those who aren't. But you're here now, to eat ice cream with me. That's what counts, right?

( well maybe not so much if he missed his world, but at least people from his world were here. she knew that much. )