[As surprising (??) as Nine's comment there is, Lance doesn't turn to give him a look or anything. His eyes stay on Floe as he stands up, belatedly trying to assist in the efforts to shield Floe from ... this.]

It's... [He tries to find words to soften this, but eventually he only manages shaking his head.] It's bad.

I carried her over here to cremate her so she wouldn't come back like the others did. But - [His throat tightens.] -... but I just made it worse.

[Bitterly, he hangs his head.]