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He listened quietly while she spoke, expression curving into one of concern as he processed her words. He could certainly relate. He wasn't lonely in quite the same way she was, having been close to his packmates back on the plateau, and having most of those same packmates follow him here. His loneliness stemmed from being trapped in his own guilt and anxiety. The negative thoughts had a way of making him feel isolated even when surrounded by others, and so he supposed that it probably felt the same as actually being alone. I am sorry, Chusi, he offered first. It must be hard being here and not really having anyone you consider yourself to be close with, Kavik consoled, the concern already present in his expression deepening. Is there any way I might be able to help? he asked. He wasn't sure he could replace her family or friends that had left, but he could at least be someone she could talk to whenever she needed it.