[That's probably a throwaway comment -- something you say just in case, while you still have the time and clarity of mind to say it all in exactly the way you want. After that trial and losing both Millium and Cian though, Keith tenses.

All those times he's led the paladins into battle, they've never started them with apologies or farewells. True, this isn't a typical battle and Natalie isn't a paladin, but he's not going to start bending that tradition now. He turns to face her.]

You're right, I don't want to hear that. I don't know what you're apologizing for and I don't care. I know that whatever happens, you're going to give it your best. That's not something you owe me an apology for.