Revan scrubbed at his face, muffling a groan. He was exhausted now, this was exhausting. "When I said that I had meant to say that I wished things had gone a better way and that I hadn't hurt you as much as I had. And that you then would still be willing to hear me out."

And then he softened his tone, though it had not been hard at all before, as he added, "I didn't replace you. No one can replace you. I'm sorry for what I did and how I hurt you. I am."