That is exactly why I'm thanking you, you silly girl. [He leans far enough back so that his arms can shift from around her shoulders. He takes his face into her hands, palms surprisingly soft for a creature as gruff as Mephisto is. The pads of his thumbs gingerly wipe some of the tears away.

It's what he's seen humans do to one another in their grief. Hopefully it's the right thing to do here.]

There is courage in giving up. Strength in not acting. [His hands drop to her shoulders, holding her here.] And I have told you many times over -- we need you here.