[ Turing braced themselves at that irritation, as if it was a strong gust of wind coming straight at them. Well, they weren't expecting this to be easy. Might was well be honest. ]

I wanted to offer this to you as an apology. I didn't step in to help you when the situation took a turn for the worse, and for that, I'm sorry. However, if you would rather be left alone, I will honour that.