Believe me, it happens. [His expression was carefully neutral.] But they come back and are likely better off than how they left.

[He didn't think Luca should have to witness anything like that, but if Trench was anything like Deerington, he was skeptical that all of them could prevent it long-term. Who knew. Luca could be fortunate.]

Perhaps not in appearance. I expect everywhere has monsters of a different kind. As long as you're safe, that's what matters.