[ he nods, hands sliding into his pockets. ]

Grieving isn't something that ends. You just have to keep moving the best you can... but it's okay to need someone too. [ ned's eyes flick up to hers, remembering how hard it had been to lean on chuck when he'd first arrived, despite loving her more than anything. he knows all too closely what pepper is going through. ]

Have i told you about the City?