[NO THAT'S TERRIBLE ESCHA GET BACK HERE. Fortunately it may(???) become more clear soon enough. Maybe.]

...I'm sorry. [He shakes his head; there's some brief strain in his expression.] I understand, if you don't want to speak with me again after today. I can't give you anything that I wish I could.

[Answers, and also being a decent friend! Terrible!]