[Knives doesn't seem able to process Vash saying such a thing. He just sort of stares at his brother like he can't believe what he's saying. After a moment, he reaches out to take Vash's hand and squeezes it lightly.]

I did terrible things with that power, Vash, and in the end I had used up all of my power.

It was beautiful, but I don't know if it's something I should be proud of.

[He knows his Vash would not want him to be.]