"And on top of that, you don't actually remember this," a wave of the hand at the shrine around them, as if the video was still playing, "happening? Sounds even more questionable, then."

It wasn't a complete blank cheque or utter absolution from blame -- Reyes didn't go in much for excuses -- but it was a valid point regardless, this new angle to consider. There was a difference between decisions made in callous clarity and the cold light of day, versus the choices made when you were muddled or compromised.