"Everyone mourns differently.  I'm sure he'll come around, in time," Jeel replied, finding almost ironic that she was telling an elf about patience.  "Just give him the space he needs."

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"It appears she's armed," Reas pointed out, noticing Freya's hand go to what appeared to be the hilt of some weapon.  Ze said this almost nonchalantly, being a homonculus, Reas had strength far greater than zir size would otherwise suggest.  Still, Emtardas had told Reas repeatedly that ze was not to use zir strength under normal conditions; he wanted Reas to live a normal life.