He's had enough turns in the sun, he needed a rest. [He knows what Jr really meant about Albedo's feelings. Gaignun was well aware that underneath it all that Albedo did still care about him, that even back on Miltia his heart wasn't totally into killing him, but best not say that out loud...best to let Rubedo have some of his deflections.]

I'm sure you two will forgive me someday.