[he notices the eyes. it's hard not to, that's the most expressive part of Vash's face. he doesn't believe Livio.

and nothing the big man does will convince Vash. he lets his hand fall from Vash's shoulder, expression falling in turn.]

I know you want to help. I don't think you can 'what-if' your way into blaming yourself for this, either, any of this. You were a child. You think I don't think-- what if I never left the orphanage? Or my-- any of it?

[seriously, he wants to just. shake him!]

You do help.