Fair enough. Many things in life only exist for a brief moment. The joy and pleasure in them no less valuable for their ephemeral nature. That exists in nature and in their lives.

"I would enjoy seeing them. I am happy to share something I make with you as well. I take great pleasure in enjoying the best sandwiches that can be made. They're simple and easy to make, but to make the best sandwiches... It requires tracking down the right ingredients and hoping they aren't discontinued once you've found them."

A minor personal tragedy, a blip in the scale of the world. Yet it is a great part of his experience, outside of jujutsu sorcery.