“Then know that there was nothing you could have done.  Nopony could have expected to survive that, it is foolish to think otherwise.  I doubt the knowledge will bring you any happiness, but if what you say is true then I hope you understand that this outcome was unavoidable.  It was a tragic accident, but it was an accident you could do nothing to prevent.”  He put on the same expressionless mask she knew concealed any emotion he might be feeling.  “Mourn their loss, honor their memories, but do not fault yourself for their deaths.  It is a terrible trap to fall into, one that all too often ensnares those burdened with the sorrows of survival.” 