[ And it's because Soubi does realize how near to crying he seems that he hurries there as fast as he can, using the map and what meager connection he can feel between them to find him.
The butterfly pavilion is a rather cruel coincidence. ]
Ritsuka.
[ He rushes towards him at once when he's in sight, and when he reaches him, he stands close, concern evident in his face, but makes no move to touch him. Truthfully, Soubi wants more than anything to pull him into an embrace--but he's too afraid that Ritsuka will reject him if he tries. He's made a mistake, after all. He wasn't here when Ritsuka needed him. Why would he be deserving of affection? ]
I've failed you by not coming to you sooner. Please forgive me.
[ He isn't simply talking about the time it took him to find Ritsuka today, of course, but however long Ritsuka has been forced to be here without him. Soubi ducks his head, completely contrite. ]