[From the other side of that screen, Eridanus' expression hardens. He wants to argue that Riley has no idea of the situation he came from—but he can't. His tongue remains glued to the floor of his mouth.]

"I still raised my voice at you, and that alone is worthy of apology."

[His own, solemn voice breaks the silence that feels like it had spanned minutes.]

"I won't preach to you of my situation, but I will at least make amends for how it affected you... won't you allow me that, Riley?"