[If he missed them, he must have been pressed for time, or in danger. He would not be the first in any universe, she believes.]

Given the abundance of people here with so-called magical abilities, we are probably able to dive into the lake again. Would you be willing to allow us to retrieve the remains for you? They should be buried properly, or memorialized in some way.

[In her profession, she is expected to treat every set of remains with respect, honoring local customs, always seeking permission before even beginning to work. Hope and his kin may be a different species altogether, but he has shown that they feel in much the same way hers does, at least as far as their loved ones go.]