He stroked Hero's hair, holding onto him and murmuring into his ear
"I know....I know it hurts....but I promise you it's going to be ok....I'm here for you my love, I'm right here-I'll stay here as long as you need...."
"...I-I know your i-in the same boat...h-heh...it's funny...a-almost all of you lost something...b-been through something horrible...and all t-the sorts..."