[Heine frees his hand easily, and Alhaitham folds his arms in an opposing gesture. He shrugs a shoulder.] There's no need to apologize for your feelings or yourself. You're not obligated act as anyone else. If you feel any shame for it, it should only be because of your own desire to be different.

[Alhaitham took no offense, but even if he did it shouldn't be an influencing factor on Heine's attitude if he doesn't wish to change it. Alhaitham was the one who pressed after all.]