[For a moment, his grip loosens, and he shifts his weight as if he's about to move away.

Then it shifts back, and he takes both of Cassel's shoulders in hand now, holds too tight and bends forward, because he's going to make Cassel look him in the eye if he has to.]

Yes, it's fucked up. And it wasn't your fault. If you think for a moment it was, then think about what you feel right now. What do you feel, Cassel?