The adjutants were just tools of the Reapers. If my information is correct, the machines themselves have yet to be spotted in this system.

[He shakes his head a bit and turns back to his omni-tool, pausing before he continues.]

Thessia isn't just one planet. Thessia is the homeworld of what is often considered the most powerful race in the galaxy. If even the asari can't hold the Reapers back, why wouldn't people lose hope? For all I know, Sur'Kesh could be next. To many people, this situation does seem hopeless, but don't assume that we've all lost hope.

[whether or not he found anything of use on his omni-tool, he he shuts it down and gives Ino his full attention.]