[... Oh, dear. This had not been at all what he was aiming for.]

"Helios, it was not your fault. It s my understanding that you had no control over what transpired..."

[And there was some small part of him that stung with shame. Yes, he had to admit. He wasn't very happy with Helios, and Helios had done nothing to deserve that.]

"... If I gave the impression that I held you responsible, then I do apologize. Sincerely."