Her heart sunk and her throat clenched as soon as the words left his maw. She knew exactly what he was talking about, and it absolutely broke her heart. The thought of her own mortality had already been on her mind, since returning to the lore really. However, it was brought to the forefront of her thoughts once more with the passing of Al. It was further reinforced by her diminishing mobility and energy levels. She tried to not let it get to her, but when confronted with a moment like this? She couldn't help it.

Her embrace tightened as tears ran down her own cheeks. "I'll always be with ya" she choked out, it barely coming out louder than a whisper. She didn't know exactly what laid beyond this life but she had to believe that she would be able to watch over those she left behind. Otherwise the thought of leaving them would be too much to bare.