Oblivious to being the center of their concern, Groot laughs, reaching out for Runa's hands so that they can spin around together. Tragic backstory or not, he's having the time of his life.

Rocket tilts his head up a little, raising his chin. "Y'know, I dunno. Maybe he'll remember the stuff we did back when he was big someday, but it's been four years already. He's... he's alive. That's what matters." That, at least, he believes with all his heart.

He shakes off the melancholy and looks up at Viatorus. "You got any kids?"