"I'd be going insane if people hadn't helped me deal with my grief. I should mention that. I can stand being separated from them right now." César really does mean that.

He would offer sympathy if he knew.

And he offers a sigh at that question, his good humor fading somewhat. "Depends on how tough of a stomach you have. Some of the bad stuff was... pretty gross. Although the last time I died, Mortanne put me on a week of vacation as punishment for working too hard. Magne thought that was hysterical."