Do not apologize. You have done nothing wrong. I cannot-- will not-- fault you for feeling rage as I did. But you considered your actions far better than I, rather than giving into impulses. You made several conclusions that I could not. We cannot control our emotional reactions to events such as this-- I suspect not even the Lady could remain serene.

[ wry. he keeps the line open, then with all remaining sarcasm wiped away: ]

I welcome anything you have to say, Beleth. Better we speak to one another than keep all our emotions locked away.