Lulu's smile turned even sadder for a moment, and she couldn't resist reaching out to smooth Miniver's hair. Her hand extended slowly, and she carefully tucked it behind his ear. "It's exactly as my husband says. You're welcome here for as long as you need." She looked back at Skwisgaar and smiled gratefully at him. She knew that his heart must be aching as well.
"You're very brave," she said to Miniver. She meant it.