Bearclaw Valley saying you're to blame

Taylor seemed relaxed, and so Toad allowed himself to ease up too. Quit being so nervous. But soon Evien is making him nervous and uncomfy all over again- picking them apart now with both words and gaze. Toad winces at each blow. For all of Evien's prettiness, he sure could be a real pain in the ass. 

The name of the big man is dropped- Merrick- and he stuffs it away for later. And at the end of it all Evien asks them to apologize! Toad had to hold down a smirk and a snarky comment of you sound like my fucking mom. He wasn't exactly the most mature kid out here, nor especially humble, and so his ego cringes at the thought of an apology. 

But he wasn't completely an idiot- he knew it would make things a lot easier if he just cooperated. So he offers a half-assed Sorry, muttered casually under his breath. And then, turning to the blonde, Sorry Taylor. Even though you started it...