[He could get out if he wanted to- she'd let him out if he desired, but the fear is a lot and she doesn't know. All she can think to do right now is just to hold him, try and fix this any way she can.]

He took out your goddamn eye. Isn't there a saying about that?

[Not that she's seen Alex since he did this fuckery, but that's just gonna come later.]

Don't worry about it right now, alright? I'll take care of Alex and his... everything. Just breathe, okay? Five in, five out. Cry if you need to.

[Shepard swallows, trying to just think of the right words.]

You're not alone.