He was at peace with all the death in his life. They had died in the same attack. It would have crushed him if they had died separately. He oddly walked over and hugged her. He did not have any standards of personal space when someone is grieving. 

"It's okay..." He whispered into her ear. "He knew you in the way only a drifted pair could." He said using his knowledge of Jaegers to his advantage. He let go of his hug. Southern customs dictated he had to help her but he was doing it for another reason. He had no idea what to say about that Leo loved her. "Heartbreak and grief. Two of the worst things on this earth to have at the same time. I would know. "

"Make me that person. Tell me who the real Iris is. I want to know you." He said after she had said no one knew her. "I want to really know you. "