Talking to empty air. What if he told him he knows exactly how that feels? He's been doing so for almost a year now, but no, he will not go there, if anything he simply gives him a sympathetic glance. It's probably for the best, given Hadriel's nature but...

"You're not alone. Just so you know." It might be cheesy, juvenile even but, he means it; for a long time he's felt alone despite of having friends here, but it's never the same, the reminder is often needed.