Good. We never lose those we love, as long as we preserve our memories of them. I am sure she will be proud of you, in years to come. I am already proud of you, though I am but your caretaker. You are brave and noble and I.... [ Garviel pauses. He doesn't really believe in the afterlife, it being inimical to his own strong atheist tendencies. ]
I am sure that when you do return to your father, he will be proud as well. [ He adds, almost too swiftly. ]