[ part of her wants to ask after him, because she wants to know how he's doing with that part. with returning and Itachi not being here. but- that's a conversation she imagines Sasuke isn't willing to have.

she offers a thoughtful hum before answering. ]

It's a good thing we have a bond that surpasses that then, isn't it? [ her voice is brighter, fabric rustling over the feed as she shrugs. ] We aren't siblings but you're my family all the same. Both of you. And I believe that if anyone can do it, it's us.