He looks down at his hands, twisted very tight together in his lap.

"They didn't bring my Disciple back. I don't think a relationship, no matter how meaningful, is enough to keep anyone safe anymore. But I'm happy for the two of you that you at least had closure."

And now Kankri will be able to hang onto memories, even brief ones, of a real relationship instead of just frustrating pining and denial. That has to be worth something.