[There's only two ways to figure that out, after all. Ask, or stay around long enough to learn yourself.

His head bobs, following along with the repetition and keeping up that soft smile. He's here, for now, and he will be for a while, at least until Wight shoos him away.]

Hey-now.((You're an all star.)) I've heard that tone far too many times. It's important not to blame yourself for things you have no control over.

[Silly humans, always throwing more weight onto their own shoulders. Fran's frequent exposure to Charles has honed his senses when it comes to self-defeating talk. He guides them to a shady patch of grass, tucked away into a small clearing by the trees. Safe from the winter winds, but still gaining the warmth of the sun.] Come, sit down with me, and talk, I'm happy to listen~