[Lloyd catches that "was," as well as some of that tone. His smile fades a little.]

Did he die?

[Wait, if Vegeta might not recognize him...]

It's really been that long since Vegeta saw you? You were just a little kid?

[Hey, it's a good conclusion to make. Just... not the right one.]

Just remind him. Even if you're all grown up now, I bet you look enough like you did as a kid that he could recognize if you told him who you are.