You can try! Ya string-bean, thinking you're gonna hurt me. [Not to say Makishima can't actually inflict pain, especially given bony elbows and jabbing into ribs, but he knows he's safe. And he can't help but grin a bit more as Makishima's hand hides his face again. He's pretty glad for his friend, and while he speaks his mouth a little harshly, it's just as friendly as he is. That's how it's been for Tadokoro, really; he'll only punch if he has to.

A silent promise, but Makishima doesn't need to know that.

His arm just tightens a bit more, though as he looks down at that thanks, he finds himself grinning a little. 'Thanks', he says; for what?] You don't have to thank me, Makishima! It's what I'm here for, right?