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The smile on Jack's slipped when Sapphira started a statement to answer his question. And more. He had his own assumptions for how her family may have died, but hunters doing it wasn't something to brush off. Considering the risk posed, he never even considered them for ending his problem. Not those years ago. He wasn't afraid of them, but he knew how effective the good ones were.

It was just too bad he had trouble figuring out exactly how to remark to such a revelation. One usually commented an apology to something of the nature. Like they had anything to do with the loss. The practice was confusing to him, but it seemed necessary. Sometimes. Considering how angry she seemed thinking of it, it seemed worth necessary.

[color=8493ca]"Sorry to hear that,"[/color] he said sincerely, even if it was after a few moments. The words always felt alien when he said them; he could manage the sincerity, practiced so hard to manage it, but it never made it feel any more real. Nola said it would come with time, but it never really did. He was fine with that. [color=8493ca]"It must have been hard. I can empathize with that."[/color]

Right, time to move past the subject. Hopefully. Move onto more pleasant interactions. He didn't bother getting his smile back into place; it was wrong given the levity of the last exchange. It did disingenuously flare up for a moment. [color=8493ca]"Right, so, how about some eggs? Or waffles? You're not on a health kick are you? I mean, protein and carbs are best for getting a day going if you need the energy, but - you know - sometimes people just think losing weight instead of staying fit..."[/color] Okay, he was trailing. Still, he started for the food line anyways. [color=8493ca]"I moved into my dorm early and was able to dine here a few times so far. The food here is amazing."[/color]