Devero staggers under the double impact, catching himself just before he'd go down and somehow managing to stay upright. He's more concerned about the knife, lunging to try and stamp down on it before the third Buttercup can reclaim it. Enjoy that ride, kids.

"He's not dead," he agrees fervently, then continues insistently, "because of the train. It gave him a second chance at life. I'm not lying, Buttercup, please! Listen to me!"