[It's the kind of teasing he actually doesn't mind, at least-- more at the situation than directly at himself-- and that gets a grin out of him, as well as a nearly-silent laugh.]
You get used to that.
[And after a moment's pause he adds, cautiously:]
But, uh, you don't have to. If you don't want to look like you're having half a conversation, I mean. Like I said, I don't dig, I just-- overhear things sometimes, so... if you thought at me it'd be pretty much the same.
[He's careful to keep his 'voice' neutral as possible-- he's not pushing for that, this doesn't bother him at all. Just offering, in case.]
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You get used to that.
[And after a moment's pause he adds, cautiously:]
But, uh, you don't have to. If you don't want to look like you're having half a conversation, I mean. Like I said, I don't dig, I just-- overhear things sometimes, so... if you thought at me it'd be pretty much the same.
[He's careful to keep his 'voice' neutral as possible-- he's not pushing for that, this doesn't bother him at all. Just offering, in case.]