[ He snorts at that, sorry Rei. ]

I don't mean girl things. [ Because he doesn't want to know about those anyway??? ]

And that's... [ He swallows, frowns down at his hand, observing the stupid energy mark that's stuck there for now. ] ...what I figured. I just. Needed a little more time before I went to see her too.

[ He takes a deep breath. ] I guess I just needed to hear that to prepare for it.

[ He gives her a tiny smile. ] Besides, you're important too.