He didn't even react to that declaration--a lot of people wanted to get away from him. He just shrugged. But the apology was unexpected. He chose not to comment. It was progress, and there really wasn't a reason to antagonize anyone right now, least of all a har he had to live with.

"I could get used to it." It probably wouldn't last very long, but...it was much less effort to just be content instead of angry. It was almost easier to breathe.

"I suppose that means it won't last long now that it's been spoken aloud."