[ his expression is concerned, even serious as he listens attentively to her story, in a way that most people would probably call uncharacteristic for him. but the thing is, Lyle knows loss. they all do. he supposes that in a way, it's why they've all somehow wound up here. but because of that, he'd be the last person to accuse Feldt of not caring.

maybe it'd be better not to, but despite the careless, even occasionally abrasive front that he puts on to keep most people at a safe distance, Lyle's always been a tactile comforter when it comes to people he actually gives half a damn about. so he reaches out to lay a gentle hand on her shoulder. ]

Yeah, Neil filled me in a little about that part. Not much, but I gathered there was a lot of running and aliens involved.