[Yeah, the bottom of his stomach's just gonna drop somewhere past his feet at that.]

Oh god, Nyx, y'know I didn't mean to do it. I... I'm sorry.

[Words that feel empty and stupid to him. There's no way "sorry" can make that better. He hurt Nyx. He hurt Nyx. Just the thought of leaving scars behind, of leaving a mark she'll have to deal with forever just because he was... good god, he feels sick.]