[Ah. It isn't so surprising, but it really sucks to hear out loud all the same. Vash has never quite been attached to someone like that, but he's been around a hell of a lot of kids he'd cared about. And hell, if Rollo had gutting him as bad as it had, he can only imagine what it might have been like for Adrian.]

You don't have to thank me. I can't say I'm glad to do it but... figure I owe you one for all the trouble I've caused.

[He props the shovel up against the stairs, somewhere Adrian can reach when he's ready. He thinks about sitting down himself but.. he knows he's overstayed his welcome. Neither of them know how long the rain will last, or how long lucidity will cling to Adrian this go around.]

I'll do what I can, at least. I'm sure you've figured it out, but we're a real stubborn bunch. [A pause.] I'm sure they'll ask, and maybe I'm curious too. Do you need anything? We're a little stuck right now, but we still have resources. And just in case you're back with us for the time being, you might need supplies.

[He has more or less avoiding the apology for as long as he can. When he runs out of things to say, though...]

I wouldn't either. But I don't hold it against you. You weren't exactly yourself. And I - [He catches himself before he says it. "I deserved it." That probably wouldn't go over well.]