[Syrlya hums. He can't say he doesn't get it--there's a number of things Syrlya has been through that he never wants to burden Trahearne with. Things that, undoubtedly, have him wondering why Syrlya has changed so much from the promising youth of years ago.]

Well, I think you should still apologize for your poor judgement. But, after he's had the chance to cool down. Lest he stick you full of holes.