[ He leans toward the hat, his eyebrows raised in pure shock. ]

Blade?!

[ But the shock dissipates only a few moments after and he leans back again, closes his eyes for a moment, and lets out a soft breath. ]

He had promised me he would take any measures possible to give us an exit. [ He smiles, in spite of everything. ] You were right to trust him, friend. If anyone would carry forth a wish like yours, 'twould be him. I've caught glimpses of the selflessness and determination that lies underneath his outermost layers.