Even without the physical signs of her distress, the building wave of hopelessness stemming from his pronouncement is impossible to ignore. He stretches out a hand before closing it into a helpless, frustrated fist, knowing full well he's utterly beyond the capacity to offer comfort in any immediate fashion.

"We're all in the same boat here," he says gently. "And we help each other as much as we can. No one's given up looking for a way back."