[Hisao shook his head firmly, placing a hand on the other man's shoulder.]

No. You were a victim too - you were being controlled against your will by her power. You have nothing to apologize for at all. But if I was any kind of friend worth having, I would have reached out to you long before now and I'm sorry I didn't. It's been a pretty rough time for me and that's about the only excuse I have.