[That answer makes him rather sad. After all, it can't be fun not to be able to talk. Diarmuid just looks at her for a few moments and then nods to himself. Decision made.

If she can't talk, he will just have to help her by talking for her.

He walks over to her side and tries to take her hand.]

If you can't talk then I will help you! I don't know much about this place yet, but if you want to we can learn together!