[ It was heartbreaking, knowing that he caused this. But Alvis had to put aside his self-pity, or the urge to apologize endlessly. Words had already been said, to repeat them would be meaningless. Instead, he held his hands supportively, and nodded in understanding. ]

I was too. It was the first time since I was an initiate that I misgauged myself. Has this ever happened to you before?