"A--that's not what I meant!" Manabu quickly amends, holding out a pacifying hand. "It was more that--mmh. Well...you seemed pretty busted-up about it. And...from having been around that block before, I...wouldn't have really blamed you for not having it in you to show up."

He shrugs, smiling crookedly.

"Means you're a bit tougher than I'd have pegged you for is all. That's on me, not you, Keith."