Watching that battle play out, Billy was still, breath a little too quick to be as calm as he was trying to make himself appear as he waited. He had always been easy to read, and even with the lessons Soldier had given him this was one area he'd likely never improve much with, features betraying his worry and care for anyone to take advantage of.

His heart ached at that gesture, but he was simultaneously relieved, sure that Soldier hadn't wanted to act Felwinter from the start, but taking that shake as all the proof he needed.

"...Will you let me help you?" he asked carefully, "Whatever you need- I can- ... can you tell me what you need?"