"Don't meet the idealized version of your heroes you have in your head, 'cause they don't exist."

That aside, he does understand that Mizuki is still a child and an optimistic one at that. He wouldn't be surprised if she was forgiving or chided Lance in her own way. Whatever happens, Archie has no real stake in. It's between them, not him.

"I'm sure she'll let you make it up to her."