Felix's shoulders sagged, and a sigh slipped from him.
"Sorry about that. It wasn't exactly a good welcome."
Another breath, heavier than the first, left his chest.
He lowered his head.
"I apologize on everyone's behalf for how we acted just now. Your appearance was too sudden, and the fact that you attacked right when you arrived threw everyone into chaos. We weren't ready for that.
"I hope you can forgive us, and we can sit down and talk again like we used to."
Neo didn't answer.
He didn't even move.
His gaze was fixed on Felix, but there was nothing spoken in return.
Felix raised his head slowly.
He could see countless emotions in Neo's eyes.
Anger, pain, confusion, and something deeper that even he couldn't place.
Felix opened his mouth again, ready to say something, anything that might help, but he stopped himself.
What comfort could he offer now?
After what had just happened, any words would sound empty.
