[Uke]

"...How?" Near said, slowly. "Naveen was... I saw... I..."

"I can't tell you now," Naveen said. "But I-"

He jumped in surprise as Near suddenly pulled him into a hug, burring his face into the dark-haired boy's shoulder.

"I don't care!" Near cried, his shoulders shaking. "I don't care how Naveen is here... he is and that's all that matters!"

It was the first time they'd all seen him break down and cry since his brother's death.