[Ah, the doubts of the young... The old knight stepped in front of the boy and placed both hands firmly on his shoulders, commanding his attention.]

The laws of our worlds don't apply here. Whatever you were doing before this, you are no longer there. I was deceased, I am not any longer. Believe me when I tell you that you can and must focus and wake from this dream.

[He's sincere about his words, and commanding but not forceful. He speaks with the authority of someone who has seen much and know how this scenario will play out. Just trust him, Hope.]