Uh... do you remember weird magic threads between people, when we were underwater? Cause they made it so we felt each other's pain, and I was in pain constantly. He was trying to break the connection.

You know, by breaking the connection. Ow.

[A nod.]

Look. this went better than I expected, so... uh... thanks. For at least letting me apologize. If it never patches up, I'm... ok with that. It's not like I've done anything to earn trust here, haha. Noooo no sireee.