No, no. I would hear all that you wish to tell me, no matter how dark it may be.

[ Phantom takes care to make his expression more resolute. He dips his head a little ]

I only feel that I am unable to find the words that match the depths of your sorrow... my eloquence flows easily when I act out a role, but I oft find myself at a loss if I must speak from mine true heart. My apologies.