[ of course he remembers, something he wouldn't like to quite often, but he does. There's no doubt that meeting WV, PM, WQ, and even the anticipation of another joining their ragtag group of survivors - he wonders, did he ever meet them? Whatever other him was left before.. ]
.. Of course.
Then as my friend, allow me to make amends for my actions. [ he musters as warm of a smile as he can right now ] Please.