[ McGillis forces a little smile onto his face at that. Gaelio has no idea how far removed McGillis is from all this, truly. That even if he found a way to return from the dead, it would be to a world in which being a Seven Stars would be the least of his concerns.

He wonders how long it will take Gaelio until he's sick of his little vacation here. Until he's yearning for a home McGillis can't follow him to. ]

Well, it's the first night. If we give my brain a bit of time, I'm sure it will catch up to the news.

[ He unfolds his hands and reaches for Gaelio's shoulder, a firm reassuring touch. Even as he's the one who is meant to be reassured here. ]

Thank you. For trying to help and for being understanding, both. You really are the best friend I could wish for.

[ And that's true. Always has been. ]