[ Makoto blinks in surprise, hands coming up a little defensively. Maybe later he'll realize he hit a nerve of truth, but for now it is damage control and bristling at being called obnoxious. ]

Hey, I wasn't trying to offend you, you know. Marry whoever you want, I don't care.

[ He stops himself with a sigh, a dissmissive wave, and moves on-- ]

How about we forget it? Want to swap a square or something?