[Dia doesn't react too much to the loss of life idea--after all, there had only been a handful of them and that handful all seemed accounted for. Even beyond that, 'death,' at least not of the permanent nature, didn't exist for them.

Still, they can understand on some level, and they reach out to lay a comforting hand on Lois's arm. It was meant to be comforting, anyhow, though Lois might not find it that way considering Diamond lacks anything like human warmth and there's no give to their skin. It's much more like a heavy, polished stone being placed against her arm than a person's hand.]

I'm sorry. The Natha people told me they would try to restore the people I'd lost. Perhaps they could do the same for you and your people?