[He looks down at her for a moment, and slowly shakes his head, folding his hands around hers.] No, that was my own folly. I should not have lost my temper, least of all with you... when the one I should truly be angry with is myself.

[What would Metis think? He vowed he would protect Athena, but time and again, he's failed to do so. The fact she's come so close to death here and he wasn't there to save her -- nor did he have any idea she was in danger -- is something that brings him deep shame.]