[Unlike the sordid counterpart in question, Uri has always been rather adept at managing his breathing. He takes a breath now, momentarily closing his eyes. It isn't for the sake of grounding; he has known the fate of his world for a long time now.

[Shimmering lilac eyes open again. He looks calmly at the man across from him.]

Of those in this room that should apologize, there's only one, Doctor Maruki; my apology would be wasted on a man from another reality, however.

To say that I'm not angry would be a lie; to say that I'm not complicit would be another.