[There's a part of him that's afraid that Maiza would be angry with him--he did just essentially admit to failure. Perhaps then he should be relieved that Maiza's just asking if he's alright, but he's still angry with himself.]
Y-yeah, I'm fine.
[He makes no move to look up, but he forces a rueful laugh.]
I just... I guess I wouldn't recommend goin' up against 'em if you get the chance.
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Y-yeah, I'm fine.
[He makes no move to look up, but he forces a rueful laugh.]
I just... I guess I wouldn't recommend goin' up against 'em if you get the chance.