[ he just wanted -- this one thing. but he knows it's a really big thing to want. he hangs back for a beat, just a beat, and then... then forces himself to follow. he rubs the back of his neck a little ]
I know they are. It was just -- me being greedy. [ heh, and greed really doesn't suit him. he's so lucky to have this, to have anything. he'll match your speed now pretty easily, looking up at the sky, smiling more convincingly now. ] Sorry. [ and this part? he absolutely means. he's sorry he imposed so much on you! he should have thought more about your feelings. and he'll do his best not to let it happen again. ]