[ Oh no. Oh no no. She had just made the conversation 200% more awkward, hadn't she? ]

My-my apologies. Speaking of death is quite natural to me.

[ She should say something to try and make him feel better. Even if by his own admission, he was doing better... But clearly it still weighed heavy on him. ]

I cannot speak for how death functions in other worlds. [A pause.] But I care for the dead and bring them as much warmth and comfort as I can.

[ She tried smiling as she finished: ]

And based on the similarities I have observed to exist between worlds... I can only assume your loved ones are resting peacefully.