"Noble" is, uh. That's one way to put it. Most people say "reckless heroics".

[Most people being literally anyone who knew him for five minutes. So he's a bit flustered by the compliment. The color in his cheeks hasn't faded in the least.]

I'll think about it. If it turns out working through it will take too much time, put too many people at risk... it might be the only option.

[Because that's the real problem here. It's not a matter of wanting an easy way out for his own sake. No, he's more than willing to work his ass off if he has to. But that takes time. It's a luxury the people dragged into his memories might not have.]

[His memories.]

[The apology gets a sort of half-smile, tired and easy.] Nothing to apologize for. Not like you woke me up.

[HAHAHAH, him?? Sleep??? That's hilarious.]

Thanks. For offering -- it didn't seem like it was an easy thing to do.