This is something he can provide at least. Balthier holds Peter firmly, a hand at the back of his head like he's a child. And who isn't a child facing death? It's such a reminder that we are all vulnerable and scared and helpless.

"It's alright," Balthier says gently. "It's not the first I've seen --" Someone he cared about dying? Things going terribly? "I'm sorry you didn't get to choose."

His own gaze floats to the other Peter, and helplessness washes through him. If this happened again, what could he do to stop it? He's nothing but a smart mouth here.

He squeezes Peter against him. "I'm this happened to you."