Sarah noted that he had nothing to say in that defense, which meant that it wasn't his responsibility. She wasn't about to stop him from taking all the self-blame that he wanted, but at least he was quiet about it. If they went by his logic, she should have been mauled just as much given how often she watched over Yuri.

She regarded him soberly for a long moment, looking passed the red hair that blew in front of her face. So, there were others out there in a similar position as herself. It was kind of funny that it was a kid to make her realize that.

"Yet you follow at Yuri's heels now," she remarked, yet it wasn't unkind this time. "He trusts even less, I assure you. As do I. You aren't alone in that, so don't lose heart."