[It's an honest answer that actually scares him. It feels like there's so much more that he doesn't know about, horrors that are left unspoken and he can do nothing for his friend. There's nothing to ease his pain.

But Aether doesn't give in easily.]

How about we drink some tea... and I'll prepare you something to eat.

[Perhaps tiny things will be a good start.]

You could also lie down for a bit. I promise I won't go anywhere. I'll be by your side.