...Oh, please, don't scoop up the cat on my behalf.

[He says, with a sarcastic drawl, but he gives him a questioning look before he continues. His tone slides back into sincerity, his words level and calm.]

You know...I wanted to say sorry for what I did during trial. I lied to you, about Emet-Selch, to protect him, and...I know that was wrong. I'm sure you realized it, too.