[ pittman takes a breath... — yeah, he's definitely still long-winded when it comes to these things at the end of the day... ]

I am. You were in a very difficult situation, to say the least. [ of his own doing or not. pittman's aware he may only know the bare bones of it, but he trusts what he's heard. ] And you made a mistake. I do not mean to make light of it. It sounds as if it was a costly mistake, yes, but one you deeply regret and have vowed to never repeat.

[ and, although it may be a minor, procedural point — ]

You were put on leave for your actions, yes? And you accepted this.

[ yet — even if he only knows what's been demonstrated here, he doesn't think... anyone will be able to punish ryuki than more than he's already punishing himself. it, honestly, makes his heart ache to think about. ]

While you may or may not disagree with me, I still think you are very much worthy of kindness... And I would still appreciate having your company.