[She sounds like she's dying, or doing her best impression of it. But that... makes a certain sense for someone so young, doesn't it.
He can't remember the last time he was around someone Mary's age; as someone required to be on the front lines most of the time, he hadn't spent much time around the refugee families that had flocked to Pilgrim's side. It's easy to forget how keenly children feel separation.
He softens his voice, finding himself feeling a sad sort of pang of sympathy for her.]
It's Mary, right? Don't worry, we'll find him if we can.
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He can't remember the last time he was around someone Mary's age; as someone required to be on the front lines most of the time, he hadn't spent much time around the refugee families that had flocked to Pilgrim's side. It's easy to forget how keenly children feel separation.
He softens his voice, finding himself feeling a sad sort of pang of sympathy for her.]
It's Mary, right? Don't worry, we'll find him if we can.