[Lina's is Rose right now, of course, but that doesn't mean she'll say that she has a favorite. or how easy it was for her to figure out who her favorite is. instead, she listens quietly, hanging on every word. her hand reaches out across the table for Natalia as she brings up Zack.]

I'm sorry. Maybe it's better that he isn't here right now? [looking around them, of course.] But that doesn't make it easier to deal with. Have you been able to stay in touch with him?