[Ah... He's heard of these disappearances before, but it's never a pleasant thing to behold. Perhaps he's fortunate that he hasn't formed too many deep attachments. It's rather difficult to say.

That she looks so distraught is proof that the news has affected her deeply. At least, that's what he'd assume. So, before responding, he takes a few moments to puzzle over his words.]

I never met her, but you have my deepest condolences. I wish there was more I could say or do to help you. My experiences with loss are a bit... different than this.

[And by different he means death, something he'd hate to burden her with.]