I'm not saying to stop taking responsibility, Skulduggery. Taking responsibility and letting others have a say in your punishment are two different things. You'll never stop being sorry, and I hope you never will--with all best possible implications.

But that doesn't mean you should cut us off. Let us help you shoulder that burden. If it makes a difference, view it as an extra punishment. We're taking control of your punishment away from you. You have control issues too, in case you didn't notice.