"I'll remember to knock on a tree or something," Ernie said with an awkward grin in response and a shrug. He grinned awkwardly in response to Justin putting on a grin himself. "Sorry if I did disturb you though," Ernie said, quite sure that he did.
"I just wanted to let you know that I am here--well not just here, here, but I am here for you if you do need a friend. But I don't mind it if you needed some time on your own. It's normal at times like these, really." He stopped himself, realizing that he was rambling again.