[He tugs on Elidibus's hand, wrapping an arm around his waist.]

In any way that matters, I already have. I will not deny remembering it makes me wince, nor that the scars on my heart for it do not exist. But I yet persist, and I have you, and Emet-Selch, and new allies and even loved ones besides.

Be angry all you wish, I would not deny you how you feel, but know that I am here, whole, before you. And have no wish to change that.