It's true, there really is nothing quite so humbling and frustrating as arguing with a teenager. But even though his tablet doesn't acknowledge his admittance (for whatever reason), it shows Sandry that he is at least engaging with her, not just writing her off as a silly kid. She'll forgive him for not (in her opinion) trying very hard at the challenge.

She also doesn't know whether he means leaving in the literal sense or a more euphemistic "leaving" like in her situation. It's not appropriate to ask, either, so she goes with a more generic response. "It's hard when the people we love aren't in our lives anymore, isn't it? I'm very fortunate to have found a new family I love; I hope you've found new loved ones in your life as well."

Lark, Daja, Tris, Briar, Uncle Vedris... even Rosethorn and Niko. She loves them all so dearly, her life has been so full since she arrived in Emelan in her mourning clothes.