[ klaus looks away. he cannot help it, for the harsh words that leave fitz are no doubt in part his fault, created through his influence. he was abandoned, yes, but that bitterness was not created in a vacuum. it's just as possible, even knowing fitz's anguish and anger over that day, that he had a hand to play in what is so vehemently expressed now.

fitz has been abandoned, yes. that does not mean he always will be.

klaus softens, something of a smile in his eyes, a lightness in his tone. ] Well, it's difficult to announce trouble.

[ that is to say: it was no trouble at all. ]

It was my pleasure, as your friend. [ he pauses. there is some encouragement and support to give. admiration, to depart. ] For what it's worth, it is the right thing: to help her.