You'd be the first one. [ despite the bitter nature of his words, it's once again tempered against the fact that he doesn't seem all too angry about it. instead, he does seem to comprehend she doesn't mean harm. he considered himself quite an intuitive being, and somehow... he feels like she was at least trustworthy. if not a bit strange. he isn't used to those speaking to him in a non-professional setting. aside from the commandant, that is.

but, even that train of thought came with its own drawbacks, and so he decides to ignore the feeling. though, he does operate under the assumption, she wasn't ill-intentioned. which, for all intents and purposes, does further soften his attitude. ... just a bit. ]

You better not take those words back. [ but, he seems willing enough. his eyes look down to both her hands, and maybe something really is wrong with his body. his systems have to be off for him to suddenly be feeling so hot. he feels his heat touch his features briefly, before he looks away. ]

I expect you'll take responsibility for your actions. [ since you held his hand back, that is.

but, well, as ashamed as he is, he does seem curious to explore, as well. or is the right word— restless? ]