« You're right. I got into so much trouble... »

[He's sure they both did. It hurts to think of those years spent alone, so he pushes past them.

He covers her hands with his.]

« But that was a long time ago. You got away from everything after all. Thank goodness. »

[He fixes her hair after a minute, and then drags his chair around closer so he can sit down again.]

« Right... I'm sorry for the trouble. It wasn't on purpose, but I'll admit it was a silly risk. High reward, though, if I hadn't lost that bet. »