"There is nothing wrong with missing him! Everyone misses those they care about!" Diarmuid nods confidently. As usual, he doesn't realize what he is saying is oddly adult. He's just repeating what he has heard and what seems right in his heart, "How is he different? Is it because he has his emotions back? Like you are starting to do?"

"I'm glad he has a good family to watch over him. It helps. It's still not the same, but it helps."