The action combined with the words felt like a stab to his chest, worse than any injury he'd received in this city. He straightened up, letting his hand fall back to his side and blinked away the sudden onset of new tears.

"I know and I'm so sorry Bae. You were always right. I was a coward, and I never, never should have let you go." He paused for a beat to take a breath and then pushed forward with his apology. "I know it's little consolation, but... I just want you to know, that ever since you left, ever since you crossed the barriers of time and space, in every waking moment... I looked for a way to find you. I can't make up for breaking our deal, but I just want to say that I love you and I'm sorry. I hope in time I can again earn your forgiveness."