"He's..."

The expression on Sena's face is...strange. Like he's actually sad to hear that. He understands why it happened, that it probably had to happen, but something about it bothers him. Greatly.

"And Jupiter and the others were...mmm. I...see."

It's probably not the expression Ash expects to see. But it's gone as soon as Ash starts speaking again, to one that's intently focused on every word, to one that's...understanding. He leans back a little as Ash finishes, holding Vee closer. The Jolteon doesn't seem to mind much, and doesn't even squirm or wiggle in his arms.

"...I can't say I have as much experience as you. It was just the one time. But maybe...I can understand a little, even if I'm not sure it's the same for me."

You...maybe because of you, there doesn't have to be two universes that suffered a tragic end. But to shoulder that burden, again and again...

Twenty of them barely pulled it off once, back then. He can't imagine how strong you'd have to be to keep coming back, to face it head on.

"I think...I can understand that."