[One look at that face and he immediately feels guilty. For what, he's not quite sure, but he has the feeling he's definitely doing something wrong.

He lowers the knife and tries to smile his best, nonthreatening smile. He leans down a bit so he's closer to her level, too.]

Oh, uh... Hey, it's all right.

[Crap. Of all the bizarre things Firo's had to deal with in life, a crying little girl is somehow one of the things that seems more difficult than the rest.]

Weird stuff like that happens all the time here. Can't hurt to hold on to it, just in case you need it.

[...That sounded a lot more comforting in his head.]