Re: The Island
"Lorain! My dear! You're safe!"
Jothan rushed forward to give his daughter a hug, then turned and shook Linus' hand.
"Well done, old friend. I am so glad you made it safely with my precious daughter. I see that Liisha woman didn't survive. I feel terrible about that, about everthing, really, but I guess moping around isn't going to change anything right now. There will be more than enough time later.
"Now, that man we rescued, Jaxxon, he's been a real help in constructing the rafts. They should be done by morning. Such as occurs on this dreadful planet."
Surprisingly, he made no mention of the obvious artefacts they were carrying (the ancient laser carbines). He was wholly focused on his joy at his daughter and his friend being safe and sound.