He holds her close to his chest, trying not to jostle her too much as he walks. As she speaks, he looks down at her, listening closely.

"That's... Awful. I'm so sorry." Not only did she lose him, but had to see his body used for evil ends. It sounds horrifying. And Lioriley, as he's seen now, is... Sensitive, emotional, empathetic. A little like Annie. It must have affected her deeply. He squeezes her shoulder gently with the hand that holds her there.

He also doesn't want to imagine what happened after that.

"I hope he rests in peace now..."