Mikhail felt relief, knowing that Rob wasn't physically hurt. He then said:

"Rob's death...it had meaning. He did not die for nothing, because it made me what I was today. But I understand now that I am not him, that I cannot be him." He faced Siegfried. 

"I am no longer in his shadow. He is Courage and I am Hope. Those two things will complement each other, even with one of their holders dead. And..." he prepared to make a promise, "should someone take the mantle of Courage that Rob should have had, I will test them - him or her - to see if they are worthy." 

And, once Sieg had vanished, Mikhail would return back to the compound, hoping to see Sarah again. At the same time, though, he had to wonder:

[i]How much did Rob find out? Also, will I really be strong enough to take on Dark Times?[/i] 

[@Ikthaias]