Redsand Canyon In the belly of the beast

"Oh, I see, my apologies," Xicor said, a twinge of sadness in his voice. "I understand all to well about losing one's pack," he whined, sadness taking over his voice. 
Xicor kept looking around hoping to spot one of Nyra's pack mates, or, at least, something that wasn't sand, while hoping Nyra didn't push him further on his past.