His hand would be drawn back after Tyr got out what he could. Ion slowly shook his head. It would not be fair to let Tyr believe all of what he said. Death would have been faced whether or not Holly Heights was a factor in things. But it certainly did feel too early for Tyr. Though it would have been too cruel to ignore what Tyr was thinking as they only shared the same miserable aspect. He only looked back at the other.

"It isn't your fault, either. It may be easiest if we both took responsibility. At this point it may be of little matter and the same with apologies."

And yet saying that wouldn't do any good for Tyr's own mind. It wouldn't stop Tyr from thinking and it wasn't as though things were going to be easier to accept despite there not being anything to be done. That had to be the most frustrating aspect of it all. Ion could only sit beside him and welcome a not so comforting death.

"...But I know you don't deserve any of this."