He had expected some sadness but this sight before him now simply made Chord feel even worse. He froze unsure on what to say or do now wanting to escape the sight and moment before him now, feeling awful for having caused it. It wasn't his fault that Arelahn had gone, he certainly hadn't wish for it and right now he'd do anything to bring his great aunt back and make his grandparents better.
No words had been spoken still and now Novel had appeared. She certainly didn't look her best either, though such thoughts were hardly upon Chord's mind right now, still worried for his grandfather. "I... I just thought he should know. He'll be ok right?" He looked towards his grandmother nervously now.
She would tell him to leave and obediently, feeling rather like a child again now, helpless and rather lost, Chord would nod his head and silently obey. He would back away still very pained by the scene, sure that it wouldn't escape his mind even if he could escape it in person now.
