He can deal with disappointment; in fact, it was probably the one emotion he was most comfortable with on the entire spectrum, whether on the giving or receiving of it. Even so, it's not easy to take, not with the accusation bubbling just under Peter's voice.

"Please. Sit down." His own voice is broken apart, and he's still crying a little, but he's not bothering to wipe at his eyes anymore, and somehow with Peter towering over him he can't remember himself enough to answer the man's question.