Ossie's quiet for a few long moments, barely even blinking at the brooch.

"I've met the Blackbird Bishops in my own world. All of them generous beyond measure, kind... and talented at soothing people. I'm... not that. I'm afraid I've fouled up as many attempts to comfort as I've succeeded, and even that's likely a generous estimation in my favour. I fear I'd sully their good name."