He barely feels her foot come down on his but does enough to know she means business.

"The only person who would even give me half a chance is someone...well. I definitely don't deserve his forgiveness. I don't deserve or want anyone's."

He lets go of her wrist and leans forward, bracing his full weight on the counter with locked arms.

"You'll end up hurt if you stay, too. And end up with some really nasty sushi."