[He's glad of the chuckle. It means she's relaxing and not too tightly wound up by the events.]

Your worry is just the same as anyone else's. It is not less valid, and you are helping. You are doing your best!

[Youth gives a more solemn nod.]

I got there when it was close to over, trying to keep more from being hurt. I do not know why he did it. I have spoken with him over the journals before. Maybe something happened to him. Maybe he got a very bad memory and was not prepared. There are a lot of possible reasons and we do not know any of them.

[Youth rests a sure hand on her shoulder.] Do not worry. It will be figured out, I am sure.