[Gorse lets go and steps back as soon as Kas is to his feet - the kid seems touchy so he gives the younger boy his space, not just so Gorse is out of Kas's reach, but Kas is out of Gorse's.]

I'm glad - I was so worried when you rabbited off like that.

[And well, giving chase did not seem like something that would calm the kid's nerves. Gorse just had to hope for the best.]

Don't see why I should bother to bring it up - y'ain't take nothing I couldn't spare and wouldn't'a given if you'd have asked.

[Everything was ultimately replaceable except a life - even the knit scarf from his little sister that was made from scrap yarn and fabric and looked it, she was still around, surely she could make another if someone needed it more as much as it had sentimental value.]