He didn't miss Kija's more so subtle reaction, however saying nothing about it. Just as he hadn't thought much about how he had touched him in the first place.
"It might have been more about the type. You had been drinking sake earlier. Not the stronger stuff I introduced you to after we had met up." It made enough sense. Although they may have ultimately consumed the same amount, Jae-Ha was much more adjusted to harder liquor.
That was true, and also went for him. He had a number of scars, too, but the one Kija had was something different altogether.
"That's true, but it's what will happen when in battle. Not a friendly spar." Right? Jae-Ha's gaze drifted over him. "I hope I never have to truly see you in such a state, though." It was upsetting.