Devero digests that for a moment, silent and thoughtful. He doesn't question Koumyou's choice to sacrifice himself for his adoptive daughter, and he-- realizes he doesn't really question in it regards to himself, either. He feels like he should, but he doesn't believe it. Not anymore.

Finally, he shifts a little, tucking Koumyou's head in closer under his chin. "I don't see what you could have done differently," he says, his voice so soft.