[He doesn't respond immediately; he's tolling, for one, and crushed for another. But a day or so after the message he stirs himself enough to reply.]
I'm sorry I couldn't bring you there in truth.
[And he is; he is sorry for failure. He didn't make the attempt on anyone else's behalf, but he loves his worlds, and he responds sincerely to her appreciation of them.]
[private, text]
I'm sorry I couldn't bring you there in truth.
[And he is; he is sorry for failure. He didn't make the attempt on anyone else's behalf, but he loves his worlds, and he responds sincerely to her appreciation of them.]