I can understand now why what I asked you to do yesterday evening seemed patronizing. I see that you have a far more specific goal in mind than even I suspected, with much more on the line than I could ever conceive of. I apologize for not realizing how serious of a competition you were participating in, and therefore looking at your situation without knowing all the pieces of it.

[he lifts a hand, placing it over the left side of his chest and bows his head, shoulders curling in and bending slightly at the waist in a partial bow]

For that, I deeply apologize.

[he straightens then, looking at her again, seriously]

Therefore, if you still wish it, I shall take the time to reevaluate your performance, and offer you what insights that I may to help you improve.