There was no need for stating the obvious. Of course there would be more, for the world had never revolved around him. Even now, it seemed like they had merely managed to scratch the surface of these three months with the information she'd given him, but he figured it would be better to have the whole picture before requesting any details. Save for one, perhaps.

Which could turn out to be relevant, or maybe he just wanted to learn sooner than later.

"... Who else died that day?"

It was gradually becoming easier to keep his emotions in check the further he went. Although acknowledging the possibility was a logical step to consider, he could never think of it as a cue to surrender in a battle that hadn't even started. If anything, it only made him want to fight harder. Know more.

Ace closed his eyes, simply letting these thoughts run their own course until they no longer posed a threat to his composure. Even if he lacked the strength to sound encouraging, he could still try to communicate his willingness to understand, like he'd promised he would.

"Tear," he looked at her again, "please, go on."