It was really perfect timing, giving them a black eye that way.

[He's a bit surprised they hadn't tried to track him down and insist he finish his confession, not that he has any intention of reminding them.]

That's harsh for something done without malice and to someone who'd come back.

[Harsher than his sentence for murdering someone destined to stay dead.]

I hope the food has at least been decent. Is there anything I can do to ease the burden? Johnny come lately that I am. It took almost a week for me to remember myself.

[He has always had a strong sense of reciprocity, being what he is. Debts are best not to carry for long.]