"He does a lot of stupid things, but that doesn't mean he's going to quit them." Like smoking. Ritsuka hated the smell of cigarette smoke, but it clung to Soubi like a blanket and the Fighter wasn't about to give up his bad habits just because Ritsuka complained. He could order him, but that would be against Ritsuka's own principles, so that was out of the question. Realizing his last statement came out a little caustic, Ritsuka bowed his head and, in a much more polite tone of voice, said, "So yeah...um, thanks. I appreciate it."

But then Sheena wanted to ask a question and Ritsuka's head buzzed with what it could be. Was she going to ask about his relationship with Soubi? Or the...non-relationship? What exactly had Soubi told her? "...uh...sure?"