[She tilts her head a touch, considering the man. In some ways he really does remind her of the Corporal; she's thought as much before but does so again now.]

I wouldn't say it's something you think on too much. It's true that we'll eventually be gone and won't be here to be of constant help. It would be good if we could be, just like it would be if we could do the same in every world touched by things like this -- war and loss, that is. We both know that's impossible though.

[However!]

While we are here you and I can help these children all we can. Then later we can help others in another world. Or perhaps in Kenos. You continue helping on and on because you can't always be in every place -- but you can help a little in every place that you go, yes?