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[Honestly he could try to defend what he was saying, but he won't unless she asks more about what he thinks. In reality he wouldn't normally care about people over-hearing some trash talk about them to someone else. But this was Lacus, and he liked her, and he didn't really want her to hear him say bad things about her. He may not always agree with her but she was kind enough to him that he was usually more respectful.
Unless of course he was talking directly to her about how he felt about her decisions, like what happened upon moving to Marina Nova.
He kinda casts his eyes off sheepishly, skin flushed a little more than just from his fever.] No.
I mean, I didn't really mean to insult you I just... [Was being a dick to Sougo.]
No one's perfect. That's all. And he seems to have a thing for you. [And lets be honest, she's really very attractive and kind and it wouldn't be hard to fall for her. So it's a strange compliment in a way.]