[He gives a soft nod at her musing about her cybuddy, and his smile remains when she tries to apologize.]

Hey... It's not like you can control these things, Rei. [He says with a shake of his head.] And if I could help you feel just a little better? Then that... well, it helps a lot, too.

[Now Phoenix looks off thoughtfully.]

I don't have any powers, and I can't even act as a defense attorney here. It's... too easy to feel powerless around here.