[Phoenix worries as he watches her cry, and he quickly produces a handkerchief to offer her. He also vaguely keeps his arms spread out, just in case she wants to seize a hug.]

...Because they're cowards. That's the only explanation I can think of. They've blinded themselves to the truth, and so they turn only to lies. When that happens, they target the most innocent people they can find... like you.

But I know that you're innocent. I believe in you.