[He cannot help but exhale at the acceptance of his apology, visibly deflating. It's hard not to, the edges of his eyes pricking with tears. Hythlodaeus had been so biting when he had delivered his apology to him he still wasn't sure if things would ever be truly okay again. Even now, with Emet-Selch saying he's forgiven...he probably would not trust him again soon.
Which hurts to think about, but it's simply something he has to accept if it is the case. ]
Thank you, deeply. Truly...I... [He swallows quietly, gripping the front of his shirt to keep his fingers from shaking.] I am fond of you both as well. You are my friends, my only remaining tie to our home and I would not wish to squander our friendship. To know I acted the way I did and caused such distress is unacceptable.
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Which hurts to think about, but it's simply something he has to accept if it is the case. ]
Thank you, deeply. Truly...I... [He swallows quietly, gripping the front of his shirt to keep his fingers from shaking.] I am fond of you both as well. You are my friends, my only remaining tie to our home and I would not wish to squander our friendship. To know I acted the way I did and caused such distress is unacceptable.