[Edgard isn't used to this. Generally, his temper breaks what his mistakes do not. He flinches initially at the hand on his shoulder, but he doesn't move away.]

Hope so. [His tone is quieter now.] Trying to make up for-- [He shrugs and scoots a little closer to Bastien and then looks him in the eye and speaks directly.]

Not going to hurt anyone...innocent like that again. Not on purpose. Hope not on accident either but--

[But who can say what will happen? Edgard doesn't trust his own judgement and why should anyone else? He feels a wave rising and he takes a deep breath, pushing it down and away.]