[ Matt squeezes Peter's shoulder, wishing there was more he could do. They'd just met, so a hug seems like it might be too much. But you know, if you wanna hug him, Matt will just be awkward and stiff, he won't push the kid away. ]
I don't know, Peter. This is the first I've heard of it.
[ He can tell it's wrecking Peter, though. All this pressure and weight on a child? That's not right. He shakes his head. ]
I'm sorry, I wish I could offer you more comfort than that.
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I don't know, Peter. This is the first I've heard of it.
[ He can tell it's wrecking Peter, though. All this pressure and weight on a child? That's not right. He shakes his head. ]
I'm sorry, I wish I could offer you more comfort than that.