"You will never be forgiven, a-Yao. Repenting is only good for your own soul, not whether I or others believe in you. Do it for yourself, not to prove a point."

That said, he whisks his robes and heads away from that turned back, intending to leave. Perhaps he will return next week and he may bring new paints ... or perhaps not, he cannot navigate his patience at this moment, striding for the doors.