[Aether understands that it must feel horrible to do these things and he feels anger arising inside him that the conspirators dare to play with his knight like this. He hopes they will be punished accordingly once they are caught.

The prince squeezes Childe's hands back, trying to reassure him.]

I know it must be very difficult for you... But I trust you. I know that you will teach them a lesson.

[He leans close, brushing a small kiss to his knight's cheek.]

And I'll be always by your side. If I can do anything to make you feel better and take that stress away, just tell me.