I don't expect you to forgive me. I know I don't deserve that.

[And it's harder, he thinks, when people do forgive him. He needs to pay penance.]

I know I can't make up for the things I did. I abused what you taught me. I just want you to know that I won't ever use alchemy to kill again. In fact, if it's what you want, I'll give it up entirely. All of my books and notes are in my room. I'll hand them over.