[Even with the dampening of the telepathic network, Lyall gets the emphasis there, and he's silent for a moment. Finally, he answers,]

I hope not, too. For now, I'll just keep looking.

[And at least he doesn't pester the boy with more questions he can't answer? He's usually the one trying to help out the younger set, instead of seeking help with them, but usually he's not missing someone he's been considering his other half for a long time.]