[ Don't take it personally, Emil - he's like that to everyone. ]

Ah- well, that's a shame. [ There's even a sigh here to emphasize Koon's sympathies towards the blond. ] It's not a bad skill to have handy.

[ The change in topic has him pause a moment, expression thoughtful. ] I guess it hasn't been too bad.

A little to soon, though, considering the last one was just a few days ago. [ But well, what can he do. ] It makes this "war" we're supposed to fight seem non-existent.