When the options before him include lying yo a child or risking their life, he knows which he chooses. It doesn't make the lie any easier to stomach.

"It's not stupid, Peter. It's a scary thing. And it is messing with your sleep. I don't mind listening to anything you've got to say. Okay? Remember that. I want to be here for you."

At the moment, summoning light is far from his mind. He doesn't want much to see to again. He'll take not seeing it for a long time.

For now, he'll try and shift the topic.

"So your Tío's okay now, huh? Wish that news had been broken differently but that is good news. Is he.. do you know if he can stick around?"