Cyril doesn't want to force him to let go. He lingers for a moment and then slowly starts to pull away. "See you tomorrow," he agrees. Then he heads back into the headquarters. He plans to check in with his people but his mood is completely tanked so he doesn't exactly feel in the mood to make decisions.

When Vash gets back to the cabin, Knives is playing with the boys but also teaching them. He's clearly trying to get them to say some version of 'uncle' before any other words.