[Diarmuid nods, his eyes wide. He noticed Zack's smile falter, but he's too young to understand why. He is happy when the man smiles again, though. He doesn't want any of his friends to be sad.]

I know! I need to be strong. Knights are strong!

[He hugs the toy in his arms tight before setting it back down with the others.]

I have been sad the last few days. Maybe it's because some of my friends went home. It made me think of going home too.