[ Helios is honestly a little surprised at the reaction of the other man. He'll lightly flinch though when Chili grabs his shoulders, though it's out of habit more than anything. He does look extremely apologetic once the other is done. ]

I-I'm sorry. I-I didn't mean to, ah, to offend you... [ he does sound sincere and looks it too. ] Luceti changes a person's perception about a lot of things. I-I shouldn't have judge or said that about your world or your ideals.

[ He looks down at the floor for a moment before looking back at Chili. ] I know that all of you care deeply about them. The Malnosso aren't the same though. I don't think they c-care about anyone's partners or-or friends here.