Likely for the best. I wouldn’t have turned you away, but I would have treated you far more poorly than you deserve in my guilt and grief.

[ He scowled at himself - not Treize - but nodded all the same. He didn’t feel strange? But he was starting to become irritated with himself. ]

I am beginning to wonder if I’ve been affected by some manner of trial or trick - but I am too eager to duel you after all this time to turn you down.