I am sorry that it was like that for you. I feel similar when I see the princess or Miss Wednesday... it is a painful feeling and I am sorry that you've been forced to endure it once more.

[ Others too, of course. It's always painful. He swallows a bit and shakes his head. Well-- they can all relate to that painful feeling. ]

More than anything, however, I am simply tired. The past couple of days have been a lot.

[ Closing his eyes...and sigh...ing...a little. ]

I have been...very worked up recently. And outside of the games themselves, at a loss on various fronts.

[ Glancing down... ]

I... regardless of my personal feelings on the matter, I am...sorry for yelling so fiercely at you.

[Brows knitting with a frown, still not facing him. ]

. . . I was distraught. And I unfairly placed various expectations upon you after my admiration rose. As a result, I released a great deal of emotion on you and it wasn't fair.

[ He bows ]

I am sorry. You are one of the only people outside of the princess and Miss Wednesday that I feel I can talk to earnestly. And I... do not want to lose that friendship.