He wasn't alone in her mind, though that mattered little to what he felt. Being a bastard was meaningless here, yet it was likely a shame that he couldn't escape. Not after so long of experiencing the stigma of Westeros. All she was able to do was show him how much his friendship meant to her and how well she thought of him.

She held him tightly, wishing that she could do more for him. "She can never be replaced, but I believe that there may come a day when another will come into your life and ease your heart. You deserve better than to be alone."