[He understands that tension too well. Knows why it's there, and doesn't judge him on it. He rocks him to the side one way, then the other, and thumps his good shoulder before pulling back.]

I figured they would be more sorry than us if it did. Looks like I was right, but this is some bad shit. I never even got to make it through all of my points. They sit on their asses for days and then they can't listen to someone try to talk sense for ten minutes.

[He takes Snake's face in his hands and makes him look at him.] You might have to ask your friend for a spare pair of sunglasses 'cause I can see right the hell in there. [Then he loudly pats his cheek and returns his much needed space.]