Redhawk Caldera Stuck in '93.

She could see that Alyx was struggling with the news before she said a word. Of course she was. Towhee turned slightly toward Caracal and signed for him to leave the two of them alone for a few moments. The boy threw an awkward wave at Alyx before moving off into the distance, allowing the Sovereign to fully face her daughter from another mother. A dead mother.

-"I'm so sorry, Alyx,"- Towhee repeated. She knew Niamh and Alyx had butted heads—almost everyone who'd known her had had a row with Niamh at one time or another—but, of course, they'd loved one another. And Towhee knew how painful it was to lose a parent, a few times over. Her mind flicked ever so briefly to Finley and Elwood as she let out a breath.

-"I can tell you what I know, or we don't have to talk about it at all. It's whatever you need. But I do think you should stay here, be with family, for a little while."- She tried to catch Alyx's eye, her expression deeply sympathetic. -"Although of course that's totally up to you as well. Just—I'm here, okay?"-