They frown a bit as they watch him, wanting to say something to make him feel better, but they've never been that good at this kind of comforting. And with Gyre, they're even more unsure of what would be acceptable way of doing that.

Not that they get to think about what to say for much longer, not for comforting him at least, because then he glances in their direction, and their chest aches when they see the look in his eyes. They're quick to look away from him themselves, uncomfortable tightness settling to their chest. "You were a child... kids don't know any better then, I don't think you should be held accountable for such things at this point anymore. Besides, isn't it the point that as a kid you do stupid things so you'll learn from them?"