"We can still go to visit your home."

This is offered in a neutral tone. It is not a suggestion or a note of encouragement. Simply a statement, a reminder that his family is here in this world, not too far away, and to some extent, no doubt hoping to see him once more. Sensing that the tried and true tea strategy is not working, Shu places a hand on Donnie's knee, a light physical gesture to ground him.

"And if it is at all appealing, I believe he would like to get to know you. He was worried when I recounted what I knew about your background here."