He's quiet for that and simply keeps his hold on her tight enough to feel like she could fall apart nd still keep her shape. There weren't proper words for things like this, for a feeling of loss so deep. At least, back home, there was some chance of finding a loved one on the other side of the veil. There wasn't even that assurance here.

They were simply gone.

Cinder, Nate, Nick, Crais, Anduin, Lux.

He takes a shuddering breath and then finds an even pace for focusing on his breathing. Something for her to follow when she was ready. At least until she offered those few words like shattering glass. "I think she knew. You love just as fiercely."