[ A weird question indeed, and Ratio doesn't answer immediately as he attempts to figure out why she's asking. The answer should be obvious, but what if there's... no. This is just an apology. She must have a reason for asking this, even if it seems odd. ]

You, of course. Unless you happen to be a doppelganger posing as Ereshkigal, in which case I'd like to request that the real one come forth.

[ Said stoically, but he's actually joking. He scans her for a moment, trying to read her, before speaking up again. ]

If you believe that I have an ulterior motive, then I'll be upfront: yes, I do have another reason to speak to you. However, that does not change the fact that I misspoke, and that you are owed an apology. I do not expect you to accept it, but it must be said regardless.

[ He's averted his eyes by this point, out of shyness. He's not used to apologizing at all, and it shows in how awkward his words are. ]