[ Oh. Perhaps not quite the reaction he expected, but maybe he should have. There's a response that comes with a sense of surprise - and guilt. The fear makes him flinch. Is that what he's become? ]

...that isn't what I wanted to discuss. I... wanted to offer my own apology. I was not in my right mind and... turning to murder is an extreme and heartless reaction.

[ He's genuine enough, at least. ]

I do not wish to punish you. Simply... apologize.