[Relief, genuine relief, and hope. Hope that even in the darkest hour there's a way out as long as people in it do not give into despair, but are willing to make sacrifices.
This what the story leaves him with. Kell lets out a sigh, realising in hindsight that he must have been holding his breath waiting for the conclusion.]

I have no idea if I'm ever able to get near the way how you just told it, but I can promise you my absolute best attempt... and leave to you to decide how well I have done this.

I'm no expert on stories, or people, but I think I can see it would be told often.

[It's unusual of him to just let go of expectations of excellence. To let go of anything. Belief in his abilities the most. Too just entrust the judgement to someone else. But it is no ordinary story, so no wonder the reaction it causes is quite extraordinary.]