He can't help but feel slightly relieved when he hears that part of the tale, taking a life while nessecary at times, should not be done unless there are no other means of compromise. And though he is not sure when or how, but another part of him understands completely when Ruby says she's not strong enough.

"Is this type of sleep ... the one I and you are experiencing not the kind that we can wake from on our own?" He wishes it was easy to stay on topic, but each answer is only make him think of more things to ask. "I'm sorry ... it's just there's a lot to think about in regards to all of this."