[Death... A topic that Raven is unfortunately intimate with. While his own relationship with death is a bit more complex than most, it's not something that he would wish on anyone to grow used to.

The lack of vitriol in Rex's voice is noted when he explains further. A group of world defenders, murdered all at once. And now someone has to take their place.

That would weigh heavily on anyone's mind for a multitude of reasons.

Raven leans against the wall near the back room's exit to give Rex his full attention. No pity this time, just...understanding.]

Yeah. Ya do get used ta death when you're on the front lines, and it sounds like you've been on 'em fer a long time.

But it's gotta feel heavy, right? Fillin' in the shoes of those who'd gone before, s'pecially like that.

[He almost sounds like he's speaking from experience.

He may not be a superhero, or understand that life. But this scenario isn't altogether unfamiliar.]