[This is quite the reaction. Not that he doesn't expect this from Hythlodeaus, but usually speaking of such events the reaction is detached interest or neutrality at best. Certainly no one has cried about it in as far as he can remember.

So while he should have expected it, he's a little dumbfounded.

But just for a moment. He'll pull him completely into his lap and stroke his hair.]

'Tis the past. Not all is lost. Not yet.