He doesn't say his reasons for being down in the catacombs. Despite everything he just said, it sounds pathetic. It feels like exposing his softer underbelly and making himself aware of his own weaknesses in a way that's deeply uncomfortable.

"People had some good life stories down there. Worth rememberin'. So I was writin' a few of 'em down to keep just in case the big demon showed up. But y'all took care of it before it could get bad."