Aro nods, though he's concerned. He doesn't like the idea that she, or any of their other companions, might have been weakened. His own pendant is a remnant of the dragon that had blessed him, but the dragon herself is gone. Her power is a part of Aro, now. There's no connection to be made; perhaps that's the difference. It's just…

"I don't understand how that could happen, even if we're in another realm. The gods are always in other realms."

If they could connect with their followers in Faerun, why not here? Where is here?

"I'm sorry for your loss. It must feel very strange."