Ah, recognize me now, don't you?

[A wry smirk makes its way to his lips... but either way, he does move his tail, just a little, so that he can pull back and give her the space she obviously needs.]

But I don't intend to cause trouble any longer. I'll stay well out of your way. Stay safe, Akira.

[He turns around, then, and lets out another tense breath before looking over his shoulder at her.]

And for what it's worth, I'm sorry.

[... and with that, he's swimming off.]