[ If Lorem prefers to use the device, Helen isn't going to discourage it, but it's easiest for her to respond aloud, though she continues to speak quietly. She briefly touches Lorem's arm as the natives approach, a gesture meant as reassurance.
Once they reach them, she dips her head in acknowledgement. ]
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[ If Lorem prefers to use the device, Helen isn't going to discourage it, but it's easiest for her to respond aloud, though she continues to speak quietly. She briefly touches Lorem's arm as the natives approach, a gesture meant as reassurance.
Once they reach them, she dips her head in acknowledgement. ]
I'm sorry. There was nothing more I could do.