[ At first Pablo, for a moment, thinks maybe he asked the wrong question -- he should be more thoughtful about that, considering the sort of tension Sarissa and her family have been working through.

Thankfully, what she says doesn't sound too terrible. Not like a problem at least, which he's happy for. They should all get to enjoy their holiday together as sisters, after all. ]

I think for sisters that's pretty normal. Even the threatening part... sometimes. [ Among protective siblings, at least. ] So... I'm glad, I was hoping things would work out okay. You all seem to want the best for each other.

[ Having your heart in the right place doesn't always make up for mistakes made in action, not in Pablo's experience, but it still counts for something. The effort to want to do right.

He's quiet, then nods once. ]

Yeah. It's... uh. [ He pauses, eyes focused downward at his hands again. ] I mean, I really appreciate it. I always think of family around this time of year, so it's nice.