If it were that I would not be feeling regret right now. On occasion I enjoy the fanciful thought that I am a reasonable man and I am capable of being so in this instance.
[It also helps that he and Enjolras are, as of this moment, in a very good place. And he knows too that Athelstan is still without Ragnar.]
Say what you will about responsibility, I am still sorry for what was said when I feared the permanence of Enjolras' condition. You are a good man, Athelstan. On occasion I cannot believe how good, and as long as I am stricken by ugly honesty, it is offensive to men such as I, who have grown so accustomed to doing the bare minimum.
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[It also helps that he and Enjolras are, as of this moment, in a very good place. And he knows too that Athelstan is still without Ragnar.]
Say what you will about responsibility, I am still sorry for what was said when I feared the permanence of Enjolras' condition. You are a good man, Athelstan. On occasion I cannot believe how good, and as long as I am stricken by ugly honesty, it is offensive to men such as I, who have grown so accustomed to doing the bare minimum.