A child ushering in the apocalypse? That feels like a statement with a long story behind that one.

The corner of his mouth curls up into an amused smile as his companion thinks aloud.

"First, I would attempt to calm them. A child cannot communicate with you while caught in the throes of emotion." He wouldn't say he's good with children, but he at least knows that much. He taps his chin. "Ordinarily I would summon a carbuncle to comfort and distract them from their woes." Wait this guy wouldn't know what that means. "That is, a charming creature beloved by many. But without magics..."

Hm.

"I would crouch so I am at their eye level and thus appear less intimidating, as I am a stranger. Then I would soothe them."

And if that doesn't work, he'll try something else.