[He lifts a hand to hold Falco's head gently, his other arm wrapping around the boy's body.]

Not... really. I don't think he had much more of a clue. It... was a little hard, seeing him all grown up, to be honest.

[He... should explain.]

I don't know how much I'll grow here. If I even can. You... I know things look hopeless at home now, but maybe there's a solution...

[Falco might be able to return home. He can't. He has no other place to go, and seeing Falco grown up just reminded him of that on a visceral level.]

But that's not your fault. I know you're going to apologize for it, but don't. We'll find a solution for you, though. I know we will. I... I'll dig it up myself if I have to. You deserve to live for a long, long time.