[ Comfort has never been his strong suit, but he yearns to provide it nonetheless. His chest swells with sympathy, and while this isn't the first time he's had to witness the tragic effects of war, it is the first time that he has no context to draw from. ]

If there was, I trust you would have found it. I have faith that what you did, you did only because there was no alternative.

[ His tea is now long forgotten when her tears begin to fall. ]

Don't apologize. It's only natural that you'd feel this way. It means you have a good heart.

[ And he wouldn't have come if he didn't want to offer support. He hesitates, just for a moment. ]

May I give you a hug?

[ Funny how this place works. They've shared much more than a hug before, but this feels so much more personal. ]