Alistair glances up as Cullen gathers his things, then returns to staring at his tea.
"I should never have asked you to do that," he says at last, no louder. "Let alone demanded it. It was -- abhorrent of me. I can't apologize enough for it." He swallows. "For breaking your trust so terribly. I don't know what I can do to fix it, or even if I can. But..."
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Alistair glances up as Cullen gathers his things, then returns to staring at his tea.
"I should never have asked you to do that," he says at last, no louder. "Let alone demanded it. It was -- abhorrent of me. I can't apologize enough for it." He swallows. "For breaking your trust so terribly. I don't know what I can do to fix it, or even if I can. But..."
He shifts his grip on the mug.
"I want to try, if you'll let me."