Shady wiggled, turning so she could put her little hooves as far around Forgath's middle as she could.  He smiled, leaving his hand upon her back.  He didn't expect to be the one being comforted, nor how successful the attempt would be.  "Don't worry.  I miss her always, but I'm not sad.  I still have you and your sister, after all."  Bringing his other hand over, he gently poked her nose, making her scrunch and giggle in objection.