For not being against it, you sounded awfully uncertain just then. Just saying.

[A thoughtful hum.]

I mean... that's kind of what coping is, isn't it? Being resistant to change? Wouldn't it be more true to your religion to accept it rather than get upset about the inevitable?

[He looks away.]

Granted... I'm not saying you shouldn't feel upset. Grieving is natural. Just food for thought, I suppose.

[There might be something a touch defeated slipping into his tone.]