[He looks surprised and a little pleased when Bruce stands up for him - it's not something that happens to him often - but waves him away.]
Ta, Bruce. You're a mate, but America's right - this is between me and him.
[He tilts his head back in America's direction.] I did manipulate you so the hunters could win, but you knew that. You've known ever since you saved Ukyo. That was the only trick I tried to pull with you, though. As for the reason...I can't tell you that, but I can say that I never lied to you unless the rules forced me to.
And if you're wondering about how much you should trust me and how much I trust you...[He can't tell America about the hunters' incentives, but there is still one thing he's been trying to hide for the sake of pride and even a little fear. He makes a beckoning motion with his hand.] Come here for a moment.
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Ta, Bruce. You're a mate, but America's right - this is between me and him.
[He tilts his head back in America's direction.] I did manipulate you so the hunters could win, but you knew that. You've known ever since you saved Ukyo. That was the only trick I tried to pull with you, though. As for the reason...I can't tell you that, but I can say that I never lied to you unless the rules forced me to.
And if you're wondering about how much you should trust me and how much I trust you...[He can't tell America about the hunters' incentives, but there is still one thing he's been trying to hide for the sake of pride and even a little fear. He makes a beckoning motion with his hand.] Come here for a moment.