[ hawke finds it funny whenever sousei talks about tenka, especially after meeting tenka. she sees your affection, buddy! she's skilled in the art of disdain laced affection. you just haven't seen it yet!

but at his question, she would just shrug and wave it off but uh -- voice. right. ]

I may have. It was very out of the blue, you know. Very little set up and everyone knows a good joke deserves an equally good set up. So, of course I defended you!

[ for comedic honor of course! ]