[He has to take a moment to think on this. He's not going to start blathering how much it sucks to know she's gone. That's not what's needed. So maybe semi honesty is needed?]

Can't say I'm doing cartwheels over the fact, but, I'll be fine. You've got a point I can't really argue with. Young heroes gotta save the day and all. Can't just leave it to the adults, am I right?