"No! No, I," he sniffed, bringing his hand to wipe at his eyes with his sleeves. "I'm glad you did. It's just a lot to take in."

He was quiet for a long time, sitting with his hands laced together, staring off into space. He started to speak several times, though nothing came out. At least, not until one small, uncertain, almost scared question.

"...Think we can find them?"