[Heizou nods in understanding, reaching over to give Nico a consoling pat on the hand. Of course it hasn't. He often still feels his own loss as acutely as if it had just happened, even though it's been years since then. There's a reason he never talks about it.]

I'm so, so sorry, Nico. I wish there was more I could say or do to comfort you, but...

[He trails off with another little sigh. What else is there? He knows - maybe better than anyone - that there's nothing he can really do at this point.]

..I assume the one from your waking life isn't here?