“Because!” Tak began loudly, a pause following his outburst as he attempted to calm himself again. “Because I figured it out. I mean, you know what I asked for time for and--” He laughed then, “I’m sorry it took me so long. I was really trying not to hurt anyone, especially you, because I really like you and the last thing I wanna do is hurt someone as awesome as you by messing things up and--” He took a breath in then.
“I don’t want to take a break anymore.” He smiled. “Well, if you don’t think I’m completely crazy for all of this. I just,” Tak laughed once more with a shake of his head. “I don’t know why it took me so long to figure it out. I was just being stupid.” He looked towards Jace then with a calmer smile. “‘M sorry.”