[Croix's not much of a hugger himself, so he just offers a reassuring half-smile and goes to shake Kon's hand instead. (Silly boy...)]

I'm glad your cousin is still okay. And... sorry about your mother.

[... Man. That one.] You know, I still don't know that I understand. Not entirely, at least. [Slight laugh.] But... she's alive, and she's one of the most important people in my life. So I guess I have a little more time to figure it out.

[Beat.] Oh, and I didn't kill Captain Leglius. I don't even know why I said that.