Cade hesitated a moment, then nodded again. This had gone... about as badly as he had anticipated, but then, strangely, had gotten better. It would take him a while to think it over and decide how he felt about everything, but that opportunity would come later.
He shifted to pick up his clothes again, unconsciously tucking the flogger between them, in case they passed anyone in the hall. As he did so, he was struck by something, and looked at Nerva, his expression still somewhat wary, but at the same time genuinely concerned.
"I'm sorry I touched you," he said with quiet sincerity.