Richter didn't see the announcement in the journals, but he does come across Asch and the basket of peppers on his way outside. That's enough to give him pause.

"Spinel... Would it disturb you if I asked your forgiveness for my behavior in the night?" Richter looks... embarrassed, more than anything. His speech is awkwardly formal, because apology. "I nigh let my anger consume me, and 'twas wrong to expose you to that."