It's not just -- [lsfkjk why is this so hard to say?! Yomi gave him advice about how to say this but hell if he can remember anything of it.]
Things have been different since those ridiculous flying robots. [flushing a bit now, and looking at his teacup to try and hide it]
I didn't like it being forced, either, but I had to do it anyway. [glancing up ever so slightly] So just accept my apology, or hit me, or whatever you need to do.