Nigel looks at Arlia for a few moments as she explains that she had a sister, but hadn't spoken to her in a long time. [i]I'm lucky to be able to talk to my sister,[/i] he realizes. [i]I don't know what I'd do if I suddenly lost that...[/i] Reaching over, without thinking about what he was doing, he gently places his hand on top of Arlia's, giving her a sympathetic and encouraging smile as he says, "I'm sure she's doing just fine."