”Oh Aleksandr,” Ana murmured sadly as she took in the sight of her older brother huddled under the duvet, as if trying to block out the world.

”It’s sunny today, we’re going to have a picnic…” she trailed off when she didn’t get any response.

Ana slowly slipped into bed next to Aleksandr, and wrapped her arms around him, trying to offer comfort she wasn’t entirely sure how to give. ”Or we could just stay here if you aren’t ready to get up yet, she reassured him, gratified when he returned her tentative embrace and finally allowed himself to cry.