He pulls his eyes away as well when they look away, suddenly embarrassed and worried about what they might say. Did he do something wrong? Maybe he should've just dropped this?

But no, they're just forgiving him again. He nods after a moment, still keeping his eyes averted. "I suppose so. It's not as if guilt will change anything, anyway." He hums softly, a sound that's almost a laugh again.

"Thank you for the perspective."