"Uh, I-I…" Nelphy's tongue seized up and her jaw locked into place. Her eyelids trembled as water rushed down her face. "Mom… What happened to Mom?"
"... She…" Taking a sharp breath, Bil chose his words carefully. "What happened to your Mom… I was powerless to help and save her. It's a miracle that you and Jash survived, and that she was able to hold you before she passed… I can't go into details. But I assure you, the only reason you two are alive and well is because your mom refused to give up on you, even on death's doorstep."
"She died… having us–"
