"You've done a lot to accommodate to us. Least I could is be honest with you." He smiles just a bit. "I know nothing is simple. Especially for one in your position. And he in his. ...but maybe, we can all find a better way."

He spots a flash of black in the crowds and his expression softens a hair. "Speaking of friends, I should go locate my best friend. Again thank you, I hope we get to talk like this again some time soon."