[Isn't that the truth - the scientists seem to know exactly who to pick in order to cause emotional pain.

Ness. Frank. Owen. Tomokai. It's only a matter of time before another familiar frequency shows up blank and there's not a damn thing they can do about it except cling to each other and hope. So he strokes her back, trying to provide comfort where there's none to be found.]

...I know how you feel, sweetie. I really do.