Cadaver's heart sank slightly at Aurelia's response, the hope that had flickered in his mismatched eyes dimming ever so slightly. He exchanged a glance with Illusion, the unspoken worry passing between them. They had come so far in their search, only to be met with discouragement once again. But he refused to let it deter him. They would find their mother, he was absolutely certain of it.
"Thanks, I guess" Cadaver replied, his voice tinged with disappointment "We'll keep searching. Maybe she's just farther ahead." He tried to sound optimistic- especially for Illu’s sake, but the uncertainty gnawed at him. He turned to his sister, offering her a reassuring smirk before turning back to Aurelia. "If you see her, please let us know. We'll be around here for a while." They were hopeful words, but in the back of his mind a part of him had already begun to accept that they might never see their mother again.
