I know. I'm more sorry than I can express. But I don't regret allowing you to live.

[His fingers continue their calming motions. Really, dying is okay if Shinji is alive and well. Anything is okay if Shinji is alive and well. While he aches knowing of Shinji's anguish, at least if Shinji is alive, he has the opportunity to mend. (Kaworu doesn't know that In my heart of hearts, I know that I could never love again.)]

Thank you for letting me be near you, even though I hurt you so much.