[That wasn't entirely what he meant, but Cade is willing to accept the answer nonetheless. He nods, not seeming to mind the tone of the answer; gentleness is a quality he's encountered only recently in his interpersonal dealings. It still throws him off, and isn't as effective.]

I didn't mean to, [he says again, and squints his eyes with a rapid shake of his head. He's not an idiot, he's not into self-pity and knows how pathetic that sounds.] ...I'll... try. Not to. [He doesn't always necessarily know what will and won't insult people, but he's made an effort to learn in some cases.]