Vash blinked at the other him, the expression, the tone of voice familiar as breathing, if not the words themselves, and he managed a small smile. He did hold out his right hand, the left one not moving from where it was, even as he started to explain.

"It's not that bad, really just memories, they--"

We need to find a rainbow.

Rainbow.

Vash had not thought of rainbows since Rem was telling him about them, way back then, and no, he did not even reach the red part, he was doubling over again, the emotions unchecked. Loss and grief and guilt and a thread of hope that made the rest hurt more, and Rem.

After a few long moments, he managed to take a proper breath. His voice sounded almost calm. Almost bright.

"This world. It seems that not only did it bring several of us, and a young Nai. It brought in a Rem. She made a broadcast this morning. It - took me by surprise."

That explained things, right? He didn't need to bring up the date, not when Wolfwood had told him it matched.