[Following closely behind, he laughs to himself. Nothing to say for a bit there, did she. He notes that Aether's assertion must have been correct, that she'd had a terrible week. As they enter her apartment, he looks around it a little as he takes his shoes off, noting the decor and how nice it looked.]

Well, no matter what you say, he said whatever we were doing isn't working. He wanted me to apologize to you, too.

[If it was his fault, which is partially was. He did agree with this whole plan, but he wonders if Aether is right. They can't really keep doing this, can they? Especially now with what's happened? He crosses over to her, reaching to take her hand.]

And, the more I consider it, I think he's right. So, I'm sorry for being an idiot. I should have never suggested that we be apart. That was a mistake.