[Itsuki looks up at Vax's hand, and his reaction is immediate. He lifts his own hand so he can softly clasp his.]

Right... Right. [because Vax IS right. it might not change anything, but...] If we know what happened, then something will change.

[something, anything. anything to shake him from the way he's teetering, just a little]

Maybe it can help us for next time... If it happens again.

[which it will, as he's starting to realize]