Ianto blushed, ashamed this time, keeping his eyes low as Sulu spoke. He knew that Sulu was right, and he was expecting a more formal reprimanding on it later on, after he had gotten better, after he was out of the clear and the other man felt more comfortable with letting him know exactly what he'd done wrong in that situation. "I know," he said, quietly. "And...I am sorry. I really am. I... You have every right to join in with Jack, and I won't keep you from that, but. I do appreciate the fact that you've offered not to."

"I..." He sighed, idly turning his mug in his hands. "We'll talk about it. Later. After... After all of this. We'll...we'll figure it out. See what needs fixing. See what I can fix on my own, and what I might need help with. But... I know. It's not fair to either of you. And I'm sorry about that."