[Nahyuta is content to hold him for as long as he needs, and starts to rub his back in small, soothing circles. Even if it hurts him, too, at least Apollo isn't suffering alone. Such is the sense of duty he feels towards his family -- and that includes Apollo.]

You have nothing to apologise for. [The correction is gentle, and he looks down at Apollo, even if the attorney can't meet his eye.] You were a victim in all this as much as anyone. And I-- [His voice catches in his throat, and he has to stop, take a few breaths, force himself back into calm. He can't become distressed when Apollo is the one hurting.] For everything, I feel nothing but boundless gratitude towards you.

[Nahyuta might not even be standing here alive today, if not for Apollo, and yet now he's free, along with his mother, sister, and the rest of the kingdom. And when given the choice, Apollo stayed behind to help rebuild. How can he possibly accept apologies from someone he holds in such high esteem?

He can't speak for their father, but he's sure Dhurke would have felt the same way.]