[ That touches a nerve. Velvet sure has had a kid sibling – had – and even though he was bright, he still had a knack for getting into trouble. Her feelings on the subject are like a swirling, churning whirlpool for a variety of other reasons, too.

She makes a fist, and her hard eyes shift back towards Kanon. ]

If she's still alive, you're already better off than some people.

[ Obviously she's determined to make this a Fun Chat. At least she can take it in a practical direction. ]

This isn't a great time for small talk. If you're really seeing things, and I'm seeing things, I doubt it's a coincidence. We should try to find the cause.