[It's not the sort of kindness that first comes to mind, but it really is just that. He wouldn't be "The Hatcher" without it, either, born and raised the way he was.]
... You're not allowed to tell anyone I said all that sappy stuff to you, by the way. It'd ruin my image. Especially since this is the only time I'm sayin' anything. Got it?
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... You're not allowed to tell anyone I said all that sappy stuff to you, by the way. It'd ruin my image. Especially since this is the only time I'm sayin' anything. Got it?
[He's kind of embarrassed, okay.]