"It never is. We're still surviving. But it was too close..."

And that's the root of the problem, really---but then he remembers that the sweet, innocent bug is listening. He bends to Leafmon's level and smiles at him (he can't help it), softening his tone some.

"I'm...worried. I want everyone to be safe. You two did a good job. Everyone did. I should focus on that, right? I just want to be more helpful."