[Honestly, he didn't expect that particular reaction.]

I didn't say to ignore it. Just that if it's shit you did back then it doesn't define you now if you don't want it to or if it doesn't define you. You learn from your fuckin' mistakes and you take it and go, shit scars and scars are forever there to remind you.

[He calms somewhat at the hands resting on his thighs, uncurling his tail from his waist to let it flick behind him steadily instead.]

Exactly. You utterly smug asshole. [... He meant that affectionately and to lighten the mood a little, at least.]