[That understanding is coming in handy; he knows exactly what that sad tone was about. He looks into his own, changing the subject only faintly. But not by far.]

I had this friend, Packie. He is about your size, shaved head even. We-.... we had a lot in common.

He left Liberty City not long before I came here. I miss him. Maybe it would be too hard for us both- Kate was his sister -but he was a good guy. Good to have around. I think we could have helped each other.