He lets her touch him, and even puts one arm lightly around her, just for comfort. Somewhere deep down, he knew she'd get it. Somehow, when it came to Regulus and his idiocy, Lily always seemed to get it.

"Since where are you so wise?" he grouses, but there is no bite to it. He doesn't even have the heart to make a dog pun in his head. "Thanks, Lily. I'm just... Fucking hell, I'm so mad at him."