He was often left stunned by how perceptive she could be when it came to it. Noting John had been here without being here, a lot of it just took a little more listening to than he supposed many were wiling to give. But Jacen would always have a lot of time for the girl, and would always have a drive to help her as much as he could. Though what he could do for her, he didn't quite know yet. He didn't run on calm thoughts, much as he wished he did. But he'd help River, if not quieten the voices then slow them, dim them slightly so it wasn't as much.
"You're right, he hasn't been here. He misses his friend. Misses the life he had before everything went wrong for him. And I think mostly he's struggling to find a way back to the world.
As he supposed, was River. Looking simply for a place to be and a person to become. Looking for stability like she had never had. And while Luke and Mara had likely done a lot for the girl, they'd had their own battles to fight recently. Their focus had to have shifted, through no fault of their own. And the medical bay was just busy. It seemed always to be. Was that why she wasn't sleeping? Or was there more. And yes in theory, Jacen could make her sleep, he would never do that to her.
"I won't. No one will. I won't let them. No one makes you do anything River, do you understand me. Your life, these are your choices. And maybe, just maybe I can help you remember. Do some good with this power I hold. Would you think you'd like to remember? I could try and help you see if you'd be willing?"