[Regulus isn't sure what he expected, but it definitely wasn't this, and he's not at all sure what to do with what might actually be pride. Or, for that matter, with Sirius claiming he's being hard on himself, when he's not. He's really not.]

[His shoulders aren't quite solid under Sirius' grip, the freezing shadows giving a little under the pressure, lapping at Sirius' fingers like dark water. He sags, biting his lip.]

It was bloody stupid, anyway. I'll take your word for it on brave.

Anyway. Now you know, I suppose. Better late than never.