"Nae nae... don't be sorry." He couldn't grab him and drag him back, kicking and screaming. Instead, he wrapped his arms around the bigger man, trying to nestle him against him. As if he might be able to physically block any further emotional pain.

Helpless was certainly a word for how he was feeling though.

Helpless and confused. Tannusen had not been well lately, and he'd no idea why.

"Tis nothin' to apologize to me about, I swear it, Tannusen."