“They’d have to be telling us a damn thing in order to be lying about it.” Togusa’s tone matches James’. Bitter. Disgusted at Retrospec.

But Togusa hesitates when he finds out that James’ family doesn’t know yet. “If you want to put it off, then by all means. But,” he doesn’t even have to think about the offer, “look. When you do have to go home, you dont have to do it alone. All right?” Glances at James to show how serious he is about this. “Not trying to do it for you, but if you need help with an explanation...”