[ There was a time when Howl would have never answered such a probing question, especially not in relation to some colossal failure he'd just committed. But this is Emet-Selch. He trusts him not to scold him too mercilessly. ]

I haven't got any clear account of it either. Aside from what I saw after everything was already over, that is...

But yes. I was outside with Misa, keeping the perimeter secure. You can guess for yourself how that went.