I'm sure there's plenty of people who'd argue that I was, but... These days I try not to be the bad guy. So yeah. All we can do is move forward regardless of our past mistakes.

[They really are in the same boat, aren't they? It's... comforting, knowing he's not the only one who's gone through similar circumstances.] Mmm. Embracing our previous mistakes and keeping them close to our hearts while continuing to move forward is the best way we can honor those we've lost, I think.

[Even should they stumble along the way, it's fine. Everyone struggles and has moments of weakness. It's what makes them people, truthfully.]

I'm so glad you can finally do that, y'know? It's important to have somewhere secure and safe to rest when things get tough, to know there's people you can count on for support. [He knows, due to never having had it himself, either. So he smiles warmly at Vash, thumping him lightly on the shoulder.] I think so. So long as you're doing your best for yourself and others, that's the part that counts.