There's a faint relief coming over Alice at his answer. Especially since it seems to come relatively easily, without him doubting it or protesting..
.. and then she spots Mort moving up there, and her smile grows even the tiniest fraction more. She's glad to have them both as friends. Even moreso with the reminder that Caissa is still in her arms as well, meowing at this entire situation.
"Thank you," she finally manages to say. It's not an easy thing to say for Alice, especially during such a - relatively - emotional moment, but she's doing her best. "Let's move towards the river."
Where people are setting the candles adrift. Alice is already starting to head in that direction, though she glances back at Thanatos and Mort.
"I.. am glad to not be alone right now. It is the first time I am paying honour to my family in such a way." She never was able to do so back home, considering the circumstances right after her family's death.
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.. and then she spots Mort moving up there, and her smile grows even the tiniest fraction more. She's glad to have them both as friends. Even moreso with the reminder that Caissa is still in her arms as well, meowing at this entire situation.
"Thank you," she finally manages to say. It's not an easy thing to say for Alice, especially during such a - relatively - emotional moment, but she's doing her best. "Let's move towards the river."
Where people are setting the candles adrift. Alice is already starting to head in that direction, though she glances back at Thanatos and Mort.
"I.. am glad to not be alone right now. It is the first time I am paying honour to my family in such a way." She never was able to do so back home, considering the circumstances right after her family's death.