When he backed away, blue eyes slowly lifted again.. then his head came up and he nodded. He'd been intimidated, but with the taller man backing off, he felt a little less concerned about it. But if asked, it wasn't because he was worried he'd be hit, he wasn't scared.. he was worried he'd say something wrong and Jalil wouldn't like him anymore.
It was the biggest flaw in Remus' character. He liked to be liked. And it was rare when it happened, so he'd do anything to keep a friend.
"I'm sorry." Quietly apologized again. "I should have. I was wrong. But I don't want you to go." After a second, he continued, more quickly. "And that's not why I didn't tell you, I promise. I'm not trying to keep you here against your will, I'm not a kidnapper or.. or a crazy person. I'm not a nutter, honest. I just.. I'm just.." He wet his bottom lip some and finally looked down again. "Selfish."