[Vash sits down next to her and takes a deep breath. Releasing it slowly before he speaks.] I spoke with Okita. I hadn't realized how hurt he was by what happened so I thought I would ask you this bluntly... how important is he to you? Because I'm worried we'll continue to hurt him if we keep filling our quota together.

You and I will always be friends, but I wanted to know what you want to do moving forward.