His words help to assuage her guilt, but not her worry. Anna had not struck her as emotionally volatile when they met. "I... I'm sorry. You're so... open, about your death, and the way you are now. And she's so comfortable around you otherwise..."

Well, everyone has a sore spot. Hasn't she gotten defensive with him a couple of times? It just doesn't feel right to ignore hurt feelings, to not try to talk things out, but he knows his sister better than she does. If Harrowheart thinks it's the right thing to do...

"I'll try not to bring it up around her again." She smiles weakly. "If you ever feel like talking about it, it won't bother me."