[And what is she really supposed to be able to say that won't sound like empty platitudes? Parents die. They're supposed to do it before their kids and if you're lucky, they give enough of a crap about you before they do that it stings - but it's not like she isn't fully aware that's a cavalier attitude at best, something acidic and jaded at worst. And she'd have to be more than just blind to know that's not the right thing to say. Would have to be more than blind not to feel some wrench in her chest for Tali's sake.
A beat of silence. Then:]
I'm sorry, Tali. [She extends her hand across the bed, palm up and fingers loose in quiet offering.] I didn't ever know him, but from what was on the Alarai-- I know he was proud of you.
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A beat of silence. Then:]
I'm sorry, Tali. [She extends her hand across the bed, palm up and fingers loose in quiet offering.] I didn't ever know him, but from what was on the Alarai-- I know he was proud of you.