Raine let out a soft gasp at the sound of Sheppard's voice, and Crash- their small, fox palisman those unacquainted- perched on their shoulder to growl at Sheppard. The bard gave him a defeated look.

"We were trying to run and I.. I think he got her. I think all of this. It took her. She's gone. Just like everybody else."

Raine inhaled, slowly, and closed their eyes.

"I did what I could. But I can't...solve this on my own..."