[It would've been completely understandable for Tarrlok to turn him away. Colress accepted the possibility before he even requested. So when he actually gets consent, the breath that he hadn't even realized he was holding escapes in his relief.]

I would, very much so. I do not wish to let anything else to linger on your mind. You've...had more than enough to grapple with.

[As relieved as he is, he can't help but wonder if he's being selfish about this. About forcing the issue, and desiring a resolution when if he hadn't been an absolute idiot in the past, this wouldn't be happening the way it is. Does he deserve to attempt to mend this newly formed rift?

...

He opts to keep that consideration in mind. At present, however, he only has one important objective.]

I will make this quick and use my console.

[The video suddenly cuts out, and just as quickly, Colress has materialized in Tarrlok's vicinity. He's only ever done this in truly desperate times of the Iris cycle, so to do it in a completely different context...well, times are still desperate, aren't they?

There is no getting around the awkwardness of this meeting, though. He meets Tarrlok's gaze if the other will allow it.]

Thank you for giving me this chance. I have...some observations, if you will allow me to speak them. And you are very much welcome to ask me more about my own past, if...you wish.