Ro tried to reach out to Roger, but there was some sort of barrier that seemed to be erected around him. Ro bounced right off it and collided with Conner. Conner frowned and tried to pass the barrier too but his hand ended up pressed flat against the air like it was touching a window or a wall. Sev and Laine were with Roger, and Ro didn’t want to interrupt as they were explaining to him what had happened. It hurt Ro that his dad didn’t ask if he’d passed on. “I think he’s in shock,” Conner said, tucking Ro to his side. “Maybe that’s why he seems so cold.” Ro didn’t have anything to say to that. His dad had loved him, and his behaviour now confused Ro. “I guess I’m being childish, wanting him to mourn. That’s horrible, but I feel like he doesn’t care at all.” Conner jostled him slightly and scolded, “You know better. There’s only so much a person can take before they break, and I think your dad is at that point.
