...I thought I was helping you. [dabs gently at the corner of your mouth, his own lip catching between his teeth] I wanted to protect you. That was... arrogant of me. I should have considered your feelings also.

[he finishes wiping the blood from your mouth and can't help himself from leaning in, his parted lips almost touching yours before he hesitates and draws back again, swallowing hard]

I'm sorry. I still care about you, very much, but I understand if you're angry with me--you have every right to be. I won't keep you here if you wish to leave, no matter how much I'd like you to stay.