[. . . unsure about hugs still. putting a hand on Ven's head, lightly, hhhalf drawing him into a hug. still talking very gently]

Apology accepted, under the conditions that you are apologizing for your actions that have hurt others, and not for having the feelings that you do.

In any case, we have delayed long enough, I think. Are you well enough that we can try to come to some sort of answer for the Persona—?