[He makes a soft half-smile at that. Family. He misses Dante, abruptly, very much. Misses having someone from home who understands. Lady is close, but it isn't the same.]

I know that feeling. Thankfully I took a few photos of my brother before he left.

[An exhalation, and when she asks that, he delays by taking another sip of coffee.]

There's a new occupant in my house. That's why I wanted to leave.