[Lance doesn't think he would want comfort either, it's never helped much before even in the face of rational arguments about where blame really lies. He watches the memory with Varian, the conflict starts to die down as Rapunzel uses her power, but the tension he feels doesn't. It's still a lot to process, but he's sincere in what he said and it won't change.

He turns an understanding and conflicted look to Varian when he continues on. The conflict comes from an instinct to comfort, but the rest of him still insisting it's not quite the right thing right now, still. And then there's his own residual feelings about it he still needs to process.]

…I don't think you will be. [He looks down, thinking hard about his next words, arms still crossed securely]

Y'know… where I'm from, kids that're as old as you are in this memory are treated differently by the law. Because you're not fully formed yet. Literally, it's brain biology… and I know it doesn't help much or make it better, but being an idiot is a natural part of being a kid. You made bigger mistakes than most kids, but you've grown up and learned from them. That's more than a lot of people more than half your age who've done worse can say. And… I'm proud of you for it.