[What, no, you're supposed to be incredibly intimidated by this display, Colin. Why are you doing everything wrong? Cubone looks dismayed that didn't work and just starts making some Growl noises. They are, unfortunately, probably less intimidating than the bone waving was.]

They've been long dead. There's nothing more to say. [Even if his eyes are a bit watery right now. Pay them no mind. He seems to stiffen up at the arm.]

...I wasn't the only sole survivor of a family. I couldn't really call myself 'alone'.