[Whoops, now he's definitely feeling bad about blurting that out.]

Hey, I get it, man. Most of you guys have a lot more going on than us newbies. I bet it's so boring being stuck back here at the beginning, huh? [He laughs sheepishly.] Sorry for throwing that out there.

[He blinks, confused as to what Ishimaru's talking about for a second. Then he actually remembers.]

Huh? Oh, well uh...don't mention it! I was only telling you what the Fates showed me though.

[Okay that's only half true and his smile shows that. It just really feels good to hear something he did was appreciated.]