[her hands are in front of her to show that they carry no weapon, letting Clover have that advantage. distance and weaponry, and she has more than Grell does. (she's always armed, always, but she just keeps it out of sight so no one has to worry)

but Clover wants answers, and she wants them quickly. so she'll get them.]

I wanted to apologize for what happened.

[no overblown dramatics, or begging for forgiveness. this is quiet, and it's as genuine as Grell can be in this place.]

I shouldn't have said those things to you. I didn't have the right to put his name in my mouth. And I don't now.

[she'd lost that privilege, she knows. she lost it the moment she didn't stop herself. and she has said publicly several times that if she's wrong, she will admit it without holding back. she had to be prepared for it - this is one of those times, isn't it?]

I don't ask you to forgive me, that would presume far too much. But...I'm sorry.