[Right, that's fair - he doesn't expect the whole story. He only gave the whole of his death because he didn't see the sense in hiding it, especially when the horrible manner of it was there for everyone else to see.

He nods, understanding the implication there - and he reaches out, to place his hand on Akira's shoulder, staring him straight in those gray eyes.]

...I know what it feels like to feel like you failed the people close to you, Akira.

[First name, because -

Well, they're partners now, aren't they? And not only that, but they both know the pain of being the one that others rely on...and letting them down.]

I'm sorry. But - like I said, I'll do everything I can to make sure you get your second chance - and this time, the plan won't fail.

[He sounds so confident - and maybe he feels like he is, in this moment, even though he's failed so many other precious people in the past.

Because their lives are linked together - and if he can't do his best for someone literally right in front of him, then...true death will be a fitting punishment.]