Herbalists' Cache das lied von der erde

"I am so sorry for your loss," Apple repeated her condolences to the old man, thinking that in a way it was unfair, how harshly life challenged some people and how easily the others got by. She had had her share of turmoils in her life, but it had mostly been a joy-ride for her. 

"Sometimes these things happen and there is really no way of avoiding them. Like a wave - you are either swept away with it or have to dive right through it to make to the other side," she said and really there was very little to add. Tragedies happened, but life went on regardless. 

"You have not encountered a disease like this ever since?" she asked.