He is right there for her the moment he sees her even slightly weak in the news. Eager to offer her assistance and carry her. Even if he is a bit older than she might remember and he'll certainly be feeling the strain tomorrow, he can handle carrying her back.

Even more eager is he to show her the new world that her sacrifice allowed to flourish. "I've tried to help guide our people in a way I thought you or your father might have helped to guide them."