[Well, the man didn't recoil, so maybe touch is a good thing? Ghastly sits down heavily, arm more solidly around his shoulders.]

[He has the benefit of having been here before. Maybe solid reasonability can help.]

Okay. It's okay.

This world's a bit different. You go back to wherever you were at the same time. Whoever you're looking for, you'll still have time to find them.

Just breathe, all right?

[Yes, they are definitely going to both be covered in blood. That's all right.]