[ The visible tension in him lessens a little after that apology, though now he just feels bad that Marcus felt like he needed to give it. As usual, there's no part of this that isn't really his own fault if you dig deep enough.

He shakes his head. ]

I know... I know you're just worried. And you wouldn't have to worry so much if I hadn't already given you so many reasons to do so. S-so I'm sorry as well.