[Her gaze turns inward the moment Josh starts talking about Hikaru, and by the time he is done, she isn't really looking at him: she's staring out the nearest window, polishing off more of her cigarette.

When she speaks, her own voice is soft.]

He would have, and I would not have blamed him. That is the main reason why Magistrate Aoi and I both agreed to let him go.

[Then she's turning back to Josh. Her smile and the look in her eyes is a little softer.]

You have nothing to apologize for. As I stated in my message, his presence prevented anyone from dying that day. It also let him do what he does best for the people he cares about: be there for them.