[He breathes out shakily. Ultimately, he can't protest it, not really-- not if it means having Keith here with him. He's selfish, too. The universe should be more important and yet...]
I know you won't blame me, but... I'm sorry for everything I've ever put you through. [...] But. But--
[His breath goes shaky, his voice wavering. He takes a moment, just collecting himself. Wanting-- no, needing-- to say this.]
But thank you... for-- for always-- [he breaks off again, again with an almost cry that rattles out of him.] Thank you for always finding me.