I think you just really like having them as friends. No personal project about that. Besides, I've met a couple of friends you made here too.

[Yup, he's been sitting on that little bombshell for a bit.]

Pffft, fine, but it's not like it'll be needed. I bet when he turns up he'll also tell you it's fiiiine.

[And they both know what a good liar MK is, right?]

You mean I get to stay with YOU?

[The disbelief isn't completely genuine, but it's not entirely fake either. He leans around, trying to get a good look at Red Son's face.]

You sure you're feeling okay?