"Indeed, twas the quest of the fae folk testing our hearts worth in a manner of speaking. However as it were, I hath failed wherein you crossly passed. I have come to show you both my respect in honor of your action to drink regardless of what had occurred." Gawain states plainly, because frankly drinking the poison and submitting yourself to death after.... He more or less, fumbled with stupidity. Had left the Knight in charitable regard toward the other - in his eyes he saw Emet-Selch as someone worthy of his kinship. Even if the male were disinterested in him. He wanted to attempt and try as much.