[The tail had gone back to a light tapping, but he still couldn't meet Bulba's eyes. There were a slew of questions swirling inside him - if Bulba had told anybody, for one. But that wasn't fair. It wasn't right to place the onus on him, especially considering the unintended consequences of their last fight.

Vinnie wasn't part of the team anymore, and Marie had to fight his own battles. He didn't have that right. Maybe it was just for the best that he didn't know - that he just trust that at least Bulba learned from the past.

So he just nodded, even if he didn't look like he believed the starter's words completely.]

Yeah, he's... he can be a shit. I don't blame you.

[He paused.]

...S'long as you're okay.