I wouldn't have, either. I did not know him well, but he seemed kind.

[she isn't used to kindness, after spending so long alone in her room, solitary and trapped. it was all she knew before coming here, and it's hard to accept that some of the friendship and kindness she experiences here is falsified.

she glances back up at alvin, sighing slightly.]

I do not mean to concern you further. I only... wish that I knew who I could trust.