"I-I didn't know--! I--" he says, cutting himself off as he realizes he's making excuses. She doesn't need excuses when she's in pain, and he takes a step forward when the arena begins to shimmer around them. He doesn't want to get tossed out of this early. He needs to make sure he knows how to find her again, how to keep the Princess away from her.

He doesn't even know how to get her to engage with him, and so he goes for the best he can. Pure honesty. There is an almost pleading note in his voice as he says, "There was a child. A little crystal child. I think you're related? I was with them to, to keep them safe. I didn't even know your friend could come back. Please talk to me."