Blinking, he wasn't sure if his words actually warranted the attack. He knew better but he was careless and paid for it.

He looked at the potion that was dropped at his feet and lowered himself to pick it up. "Thank you."

At least now he wasn't in the mood to be the jerk this time, and thought on his past mistakes in regards to Yuffie. He drank down the bitter tasting concoction that burned on the way down and looked back up at the branch where she was perched. "Forgive me for my immaturity. I was wrong."