Oh... he said, a little surprised. This wasn't expected. Thinking of the cute couple his friend had made with that guy, he blinked thoughtfully then decided he'd better not start saying stuff like "it will be fine" or "good for you, now you're free", that might set of her crying again. Instead he just put a comforting "big brother-arm" around her shoulders and hugged her slightly. How do you feel? was the only thing he asked.