[He does notice that troubled expression, but doesn't make a comment about it. After all, he wasn't one to pry and he could keep a secret for the most part. So, he pockets the container and brushes any ashes from his fingertips away from the picnic table.]

A lot of people would say the same thing, I think... Becoming something they never imagined. [He releases another sigh and shakes his head slightly.] But, that point is rather obvious.

[This was a horrible attempt at trying to lighten the burden on both of their shoulders. He shouldn't have said anything in the first place.]