[The way Robert sees it, it's like losing a person - and with Ingrid, a fellow scientific mind whose appreciation and friendship had been precious - well, it really hurts to know that it's gone now.]

I... I hope so too...

... But, but I miss her. [Vivi, too. He'll miss both of them for as long as he's here.]

... A-At any rate. Is it... possible for you to redress on your own, or... shall I assist here as well? [Still logical and completely platonic and not awkward at all - okay, the situation is likely a bit awkward...]