[At Diana's response, the girl straightens up slightly and abandons her self-pitying ways. She gives the older woman a serious look. ]

I would never ask you to. He is my father, and finding him is the burden I must bear. It wouldn't be right to ask you drop everything and aid in my quest.

[Even if that would make her like so much easier.]

I just worry for his sake. Getting as far as I had was no easy task, but I was sure I was getting close... Now we've been separated once more, and I fear that I will not have enough time to close the distance again.

I fear that he may not have much time left...