That one's not on the Jade Emperor. It's my own fault.

[ Macaque got himself a lot of closure about that, and he can take responsibility for his errors. ]

[ Macaque listens to the rest of that. At least Azure can acknowledge it aloud, which does count for something. ]

I know you were. And I didn't need or expect your help with Peng. I only wanted to be accepted, same as the others.

But it wasn't in the cards. And I'm done holding grudges. Don't raise a hand against any of the others and I'll accept your apology.