No, it's quite all right. It was a highly stressful situation, and you had every right to be upset. [He takes a sip of his own tea and breathes out a small sigh.] I suppose the new lesson to be learned here is that we could both use some work on handling this sort of pertinent information in a friendship.

[After a small pause and a bit of thought, he tests the waters by reaching for Tarrlok's closest hand.]

Of course I want to stick with you. I would be an utter hypocrite to reject you after what I myself have done in the past. But more importantly, unlike others that I have ultimately rejected, I see a good person in you. I know the kindness that you've displayed toward myself and my Pokemon—to Yue—has been genuine. Let's work together to erase any doubts that you may have.