[Mari nodded, her expression soft. While she might not remember her own toll, she can clearly remember her brother's. Why there father had reacted that way to him was beyond her, but she wanted to try to help. After all, that was only one painful memory they had to give up so far. Who's to say that they didn't have more?]

It was. And even if he might not remember it anymore... I want to be able to help any way I can...

[She did smile as she gratefully accepted the hug, but it didn't quite reach her eyes. Once again, Mari was more concerned about the others.]

I'll certainly try my best to reap the benefits as well... only if you do so too. And thanks... other's might say I'm a tad overprotective... maybe even obsessed with helping Sunny... but I'm glad to know that other's agree with my line of thinking...