Eirika's expression fell when she heard Blaze continue. She could sympathise with the sentiment. The difference was that she still had a brother to look out for her. Not at the academy and the last time she'd seen Ephraim it wasn't a good time. She didn't feel like she nearly got enough time with him either.

She shook her head slowly. "I'm... sorry to hear of your suffering, Blaze. It may not mean much, but I'm here if you need me to be. When you need me to be. I understand your position far more than it seems. It would appear that we have more than a couple of things in common..."