He was quiet for a little longer while he worked. He could have been gentler than he was, but he wasn't all that rough either.

When he spoke up again, his voice was gentler than usual. "I don't like being in debt to people. Most people don't. Helping people can end up being a heavier burden than you were at first prepared to bear. But I guess I don't need to tell you that. We both learned that lesson the hard way." He glanced over to Hina but couldn't look her in the eye for anything more than a moment. "Thanks, Eiji..."

He started to go again, leaving the supplies behind.