No. Well, I mean, sure it's an excuse to be emotional, but it's His Issue! You are trying to help. He owes you a serious, real apology. Don't feel guilty cause he's being a baby. Isn't this Katana Boy we're talking about? Mall Ninja wannabe. Oh, you mentioned him needing a weapon...doesn't he have swords?

As for Flickering Man, good on you for bloodying his nose. Keep it up. You should consider carrying a weapon. He can be hurt. Maybe not seriously injured, but anything that helps you make quick escapes - knife, collapsible baton, pepper-spray, pocket full of sand ;), etc. - is probably a good idea.