Ilya is fascinated by the information he's being given, partially because it's so different from anything he's ever known but mostly because it pertains to Dolemeck, and he's not sure how to feel about what he hears. There were alcoholics in Ayon, to be sure, but the nature of living on an Arctic island meant that the parents and extended family were still there. The loneliness of not having them hit Ilya hard when SHIELD explained to him what had happened - and he grew up with them. To know they were alive and just not choosing to be involved seemed worse.

He reached over and took Dolemeck's free hand, squeezing it gently. "Your brother Charles sounds like a great guy. Don't feel bad for things that are out of your control. It's not like anyone chooses who their family is."

Not sure of what else to say, he takes a sip of his own milk, still contemplative. One thing was certain: he would never leave Dolemeck like that, for anything.