Andromeda smiled affectionately at Enzeru. Unwittingly you've said the right thing. she thought. She gave Blanes hand another squeeze and sighed.
"You know, I thought I had the perfect life I really did! Look at us, we're all 11yrs old going on 12. And the most of us have been through the wars - not THE WAR, but you know what I mean! We've all lost someone very close. I think things like that help build bridges and cement relationships...you know, common ground!"
Andromeda looked at them both, hoping she was making sense!