She nods slowly as he explains - in that way which means she knows exactly what he's talking about - and leans forward once he finishes, setting her hand on his shoulder. "There's things I don't quite remember right myself, but if it's any comfort... I don't think you could have done him better service." There's regret in her voice, and gratitude. "You were there at the end, if I have it right. That's more than most of us could manage."
... hmm. Morbid tangents should probably go on the list of things to avoid as well, right?