[ he listens to her explanation and nods in the appropriate places, wincing and making a small clucking noise of sympathy. to think that any people out there should suffer such terrible luck...! ]

Oh... [ he's not even sure what to say to that. ] That's a - well, it's a truly horrible business. And... I'm sorry to hear of it. [ he sucks in a small, awkward breath, before frowning and tapping his fingers on the desk in front of him as he thinks. ]

Erm-- still, Arthalan, Arthalan... it doesn't ring any bells off the top of my head, but I could make some enquiries for you? And you're certainly more than welcome to use the library to search for clues, should you want to.