That was not the point, but I don't think you'd understand the reasoning!

[ Because, well. It's still shitty and very callous regardless. That part he has no problem admitting, but it's the idea that he was doing it to feel better about Gilbert dying that he's taking a dumb issue with. Which is why he snatches the hat off again and instead tries to put it on her head. This is ridiculous for many reasons, but one of which is that Break is shorter than she is, so this looks extra dumb. ]

And be that as it may, it was still reckless!! Who fights a demon without preparing at all?