[Hilariously, he didn't even get that good of a time out of it--but he won't correct her, because he's not quite that stupid.]

I'm not either, really. Things are different in the Fatui. [Which is his only experience with anyone older than twelve turning to him for support or guidance of any kind.] ...I promise I didn't intend to die, though. Honestly, I mostly assumed I wouldn't find anything.

[It's not reassuring, not really. Not when there's no sign of salvation on the horizon, a consequence he knew he'd face. But it's the most he can offer, no matter how paltry and belated.]