You haven't a reason in all the world to apologize, least of all to me.

[ Softly, and in a considering tone, he adds... ]

This changes everything, of course. Knowing this, you can't allow me to remain on the Patrol, can you? And if they know, they will want to kill me.

I would rather not have to fight your friends, either, so...

Perhaps it is best we take some time apart from each other. Although that might make it worse. It's always worse when I'm away from you.