[ She was right though, he did try to play himself down to a level where no one would realize just how sharp he was, or how kind he could be. Even his best friends often were shocked when they broke through the shell he kept around him. A big heart got him buried under six feet in a pine box. He pushed everyone away to protect himself.

Even with the possibility of a romance all of its own he couldn't risk it. So he did what he did best, acted aloof and disengaged with stupid humor. ]

Who knows, maybe I'd like that. Sounds like a coma waiting to happen. I could use the sleep.

[ He teased, before reaching over and patted her on the head like a kid.]

I gotta jet, catch you later, Hana.

[ And he turned quickly to head off, things got to serious real quick for him.]