He doesn't need to hear it, not really, but the sentiment doesn't go unappreciated. It's nice to be told.

"I'll probably say whatever it is regardless of my feelings on it. I'm not especially good at not talking." As if Rosinante doesn't already know that. Their back and forth teasing takes some of the tension out of the air, though it was already beginning to dissipate.

"But it's good to hear, at any rate."