"Ripley," she snarls. Anger is close because of her frustration and fear, and it's easier to hold onto it than the heartbreak that is waiting for her when she finally faces what his answer means.

"She's dead. We made sure of it, tore her limb from limb to make sure before we took you back to Whitestone to revive you." She looks over at him, letting him see briefly how much this all hurts her before she attempts to shut her entire face down. "I found the letter in your jacket. We read it, or should I say that Vax read it out loud before we had the ritual."

She can't be emotionless around Percy and has to cover her face with her gloved hands, hoping that she's strong enough to not cry. Forcing herself to keep her tears inside, but she's not and a stilted sob escapes. "I told you... I told you that I love you and that you were the reason I couldn't go with Saundor."