The reminder that their Peter is hardly the calmest boy they know does get a little twinkle in Rue's eye, even as they squeeze his hand in their paw encouragingly, refusing to let him go for a moment without their support.

"I know you can do it. Take some deep breaths with me-" But he is already right on it, following the exercises he knows, which Rue is happy to practice with him. And though it doesn't erase the color completely, at least the glow no longer looks quite so blinding.

"There you are! Yes, darling, that did work. I can see your beautiful eyes now. How do you feel?"