It's not something I'm unused to... [CHEERING UP A LITTLE because lbr that shit's hilarious.] But I agree. I'll never take Susan for granted again after this, I promise. [crosses his heart.]

I won't, I won't. [TEASING ELBOW JAB. yes he is going to be in pain by the end of the week... more than he already is, anyway. WOW. here let's make it even worse. after a few seconds of silence, Kaoru speaks up again, tone a little softer than before.]

I really do owe you a thanks. I... wasn't— ...Even though I knew what to expect, I wasn't expecting it to be... like this. [it's hard, is what he means. IT'S HARD AND ONLY STILES UNDERSTANDS.]