[he takes it back, and lets out a breath. it is hard. but -- it's hard because of what it's done to her. what it still does to her. and that's not only something that he has to live with, it's something he should have to live with. even though he could wipe it all away with a mirror after having taken advantage of Jeremiah's geass canceler, it's nothing he would ever, ever do]
[this should be his burden]
You have nothing to apologize to me for.
[he unlocks the door, but steps in instead, pulling her close and holding her there in a tight hug]