Maybe it was a cultural thing. Webby gestured back and forth between herself and V. "Oh, well, where I come from, it's like saying 'I'm so sorry that you've had to go through all that, I wish there was more I could do for you, and I hope all of your situations improve'... but in a nice warm embrace."

A pause, glancing at the continuing blizzard. "... Maybe not exactly warm, but it's implied."