[Stephen swallows thickly, gazing at him a moment before dropping his head in a nod. He gets what's being offered, and the deniability Peter's giving him, thin as it is. He'll let the other man catch up before trudging onward. He's silent for a few seconds, seeming to focus on the terrain ahead of him. When he speaks, he doesn't look at Peter except to glance at him out of the corner of his eye.]
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I'm sorry. About earlier.