...our history would've been way different if we hadn't, that's for sure. I'll never regret the way things worked out. I'm glad we met...I'm glad I asked about you and you trusted me enough to tell me.

[ because that was the crux of it. an understanding born from circumstance, and even now, he's always sort of felt like they've understood so many things.

which is to say...there's a nod. ]

We should probably head back in, yeah. I'll be so glad when these pigs are gone for good. [ he pulls back too then, but he gestures with his head to lead them onward. ] C'mon.

[ lays this thread to rest and shoots you. ]