[Honestly, that's a solid answer. He nods quietly, before taking another sip.]

Hector knows what he signed up for. First time we met, I went out of my way to try and scare him.

[It's almost a bitter memory now. If only he hadn't met the man. Or gotten bored during their first meeting. Maybe this wouldn't hurt as much.

Idly, he reaches up to pet Squalo's hair.]

You look good with bruises.