[He can see the realization catching fast. It's a lot to handle, and it leaves him with more questions still, but she's clever enough he can see the pieces clicking together as she comes to the same conclusions. He offers a grim smile, small and warming up as he holds it. She doesn't need his own issues on top of hers.]

Much of this is. Best to let it come to you slowly. [Don't overwhelm yourself. One thing at a time. He holds onto the words, considers offering them to her as he gauges her reaction.]

We were both taken by the portal. How is the hard question. Start simpler. There is a common thread here. Try to focus on that and find it.

[It's how Cassian is pushing forward instead of letting it break him. Perhaps it will help her, as well.]