Aye, but it's still my blade. My hands that did the deed. That it didn't stick is a stroke of luck, because I am damn good at what I do.

[Which is, essentially, murdering people.]

I didn't have any control, you're right. But you still deserve an apology from me, at least. [Tiny and inadequate as it is. He pauses, then adds dryly:] Besides, it was very impressive, how you managed to get the drop on me.