[ He nods slowly as Sharky speaks, everything settling into place as he'd been told. The only thing he hadn't known for certain – the only thing that mattered, anyway – was when. No one he'd spoken to had known that, and as much as Giles could piece it together logically, it was better by far to have the words spoken to him. ]

Thank you. It wasn't your fault, but... I think I needed to hear that anyway.

I'm truly sorry that happened to you. I should have realised something was wrong.

[ Now that some clarity can be found, it's time to blame himself for things well and truly out of his control ]