When Basil embraced Jace, he stopped breathing in his shock and turned his head a fraction to look at Basil. He hesitated for a moment, not exactly knowing if it would be okay to hug him back or not. He decided to hug him back for a quick moment, only using one arm in case he wanted to move away. Before he had the chance to move away on his own, though, Jace did it for him.
	"No, I'm...I'm the one who should be sorry, Basil," he said softly, staring down at him. "I didn't mean the things I said and attempted to do. I was just being stupid while under the effects of the drugs...and...I hope you can forgive me."
	Kaye looked over at Leith as he walked over and noticed him favoring his neck. It took her a moment to notice he was in pain and quickly grew worried. "What happened, Leith?"