The answer is little more than a smile- and soon the goatherd's hand is on the other's shoulder, before he moves to stand. He doesn't keep it there long- he can tell, for one reason or another, that this kind of contact is a rarity. But....

"...I hoped..." It feels like at least one forgot.

But ahhh... "Yes... ...an afterlife..." Of sorts, he thinks quietly. Of sorts. He looks to Kaiba in amusement. "You forced your way into the afterlife? I'm surprised you're still alive."