He held on.

He stared at her face like he was trying to reconcile strange readings, or read an unlabeled map, or interpret Shriiwook… but also not like any of that because of how seeing her face made his… shine…

What could he say to her…?

…Unfortunately, something occurred to him. Some of the light fell from his face, though his eyes never left hers, as he managed: "Where are we? …The others?"