Just as I am glad it sounds things are better for you.

[ His chin dips a little as he gives her yet another smile. He presses the napkin to his face not one second later to sniffle. Breathing in deep, he lets out a long sigh -- which causes the napkin to do a little "wind dance." Soma lifts his eyebrows as the napkin flutters back down, and pulls it away from his face. ]

Nothing wrong with a misplaced bet. It means that you had faith in that Sutoku member even though he didn't show promise. [ With his other hand, he makes a gestures to the individual. He gives a practice flinch when said man's face ends up taking a devastating punch. ] Though, it may be more that I chose the better fighter and you had no choice.

Still, you didn't argue with your lot and held on. I think there's worth in that, LB. [ A shaky breath as he presses the napkin back to his face. The pause lasts for a few seconds before he drops it down. ] We're good. [ No dribbling or sneeze attack; it just felt like one was coming. ]

But yes, I think there is worth in taking what is an unfortunate lot and believing in it despite everything.