[ his fault. intended or not, he was the one who caused that. and now it's being thrown back in his face.

he can't even cry. he just meekly defends himself from the blow he's sure he'll receive. ]

I know it's far too late for any forgiveness, but... that was all my fault. I said something you were never meant to hear, and it caused all that.

I know you won't forgive me, so if you're going to strike me while I'm down, then make it count.

I'm sorry... for everything.