[He listens intently. This is a story he wants to hear, even if it's sad. It's a story from Caleb; he feels pretty obligated to hear these things, for his friend. They need to be here for these things.

He pales a bit when hearing the part about the house burning, but gets better when the son is mentioned. Some worry appears on his face by the end of it, but...there's not much they can do, here.]

Good to hear they were at least able to meet each other again, even if it wasn't under the best circumstances.

I hope you can get them all reunited, when you get back. And...even if she doesn't know who I am, could you tell Nott I'm sorry for her? It's weird, I know, just...people shouldn't have to go through that.

[Being separated from their family. He knows that more than well enough, now...]