Novella certainly did have a lot of family, more so than even she was fully aware of though it was normal and certainly the way she liked it now. There were only a few minor changes she would make to the way she lived, mainly little things that meant that the family would be all happy together. Some of those wishes were impossible though, there was no bringing Descant back after all.
Frith would confirm now that he hadn't lived in a pack before a rather surprising revelation for her. Novella couldn't imagine living as a rogue for her entire life and to spend that life with only one person, one family member around you. To be honest she didn't quite like the sound of it and was grateful for her own large family even despite their little problems. But now the poor man was completely alone, his own emotions were clearer again now and Novella would look towards him sympathetically. "I'm sorry to hear that." She responded, resisting the urge to move closer and try comfort him. They had only just met, surely such an act would be inappropriate.
"I know it's not the same really, but I've just lost one of my nephews. He was still only a child and had been ill for most of his life but it's still hit us all pretty hard." There was compassion in her voice now as she spoke. It wasn't a contest for who had the biggest sob story, she merely wanted to offer any help if she could, show that she had a vague understanding of his current pain. She couldn't imagine how hard it'd be to lose her own mother though, and that was even with the rest of her family around to support her. Poor Frith probably felt so alone right now and though she barely knew him, Novella found herself still wanting to try ease some of that pain if she could.
