[He nods his head over Alderic's shoulder. Alderic being new unto himself makes Grimm's loss all the more like death. But's kinder, in a sense.]

Then he'll be okay. And they'll get through it. They won't ask him to be you either. I'm sure.

[He pulls back a little, releasing the hug if not entirely letting go as he steps back.]

I don't regret having met you. I don't know that I'll ever have to face that kind of grief but I don't think it would change that.