[At least Manabu isn't arguing back, though he has severe doubts as to how long the other man will actually be able to listen to advice like this.]
Good.
[He'll take that as the victory it is, and not push it. For a moment, he looks as if he might just up and leave now that he has what he wants, but...]
I guess I oughta make sure you don't.
[Which is his way of offering to stay and be a distraction. It's the first time he's ever offered his company in a purely social sense since before the Soldier, it feels odd. Wrong. Like he should take it back and leave anyway. He wouldn't blame Manabu for refusing his company, it's not like he's any good at conversation.]
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Good.
[He'll take that as the victory it is, and not push it. For a moment, he looks as if he might just up and leave now that he has what he wants, but...]
I guess I oughta make sure you don't.
[Which is his way of offering to stay and be a distraction. It's the first time he's ever offered his company in a purely social sense since before the Soldier, it feels odd. Wrong. Like he should take it back and leave anyway. He wouldn't blame Manabu for refusing his company, it's not like he's any good at conversation.]