[ Another pause as he looks at him, taking another sip. ]

...He tends to be like that. Maybe it's because of the rules behind this so-called setup he seems to have created. Even if he has gotten immersed into it.

[ ... ]

A leap of faith can lead to the right answer. Even if it's not always the case.

[ He hopes that Andrew appreciates it; wherever she is. And that she gets a chance to get in one last smack, even if it may be impossible. ]