[ he laughs now, the sort of awkward laughter that's still a little unsteady but it's nice anyway. ]

I'll be more careful next time!

[ hopefully there won't be a next time, but he's already said it. ]

Now I get what we're dealing with, so I'll be prepared. I got caught with my guard down, I'll admit. I guess this is that kind of world too.

[ sure, one could say he should have expected this considering where they are, but it's not like he goes around to places expecting people to get gunned down in the street. ]