[He listened, his expression going from shocked, to an occasional smile, and then somewhat sad. He had to wonder just what was so different here that his brother had seemed to... prosper so, that he did not have back home. Where had he gone wrong that his brother felt compelled to ruin himself with his destructive path?]

I am truly glad to hear that. He is fortunate to have such a friend, and I am grateful you have stayed by him. I know he can be... headstrong sometimes.

[To put it politely.]

I only wish I could have encouraged him to settle himself long ago.