Oh, that was a quick change of heart. [ unsurprisingly so, even as he uncovers, to his relief, a hunk of what looks to be coal, still intact, amongst the dust. nudging that to the surface, he pokes around, in case there are a few more pieces buried under there somewhere. ]

That being said, I've already lied-- and it's bad form to change a lie once it's been said. I'll just have to go with it.