It's really true through.
Thank you, Tear. It-- means a lot that you're willing to give me the chance. [he smiles at her, a genuine one this time. But inside he still knows he's back where he started with her. And he's still feeling heart broken. He knew idle time usually just brought out his worst qualities. Shutting in, being pretty lazy. He was going to have to work twice as hard to get anywhere with her.]
[Mercifully changing topics...]
Oh yeah, I should really join the Defense Force. I spent all my time looking for everyone on foot that I forgot about important things.