[It's funny how she had thrown the question out with an intent to hurt him, but now that it actually did (or, at least, brought up something like that) she's a bit remorseful. She had hoped it'd be more 'she's stuck back home and I'm still stuck here without her,' not... that.

There's a low whistle/hum sort of noise, a sound of mourning and heartbreak and sorrow that seems to be conveyed in just a few short notes and Oona looks away.]

Do not know how it is for humans, but for my kind, family and what you would call 'marriages' are very important. I am... deeply sorry. The loss of a mate is hard for anyone, but the head of family, especially... I am sorry.

Eh, the things I want to say... Do not translate so well... And do not sound so nice in human speech. [SIGH.]