... I see. I'm sorry to hear that, Add. Truly. You both deserved better.

( the shopkeeper is quiet for a moment, because what can you say to something like that? it's not fair. he'd hoped and prayed and wished and begged for the denizens of the grove to be sent to kinder lives than what they left at the end. how was this kinder? )

... I don't know if it would help any or not. But I have Grace's journals, if you ever want.