I ain't scared of Majima either. [ no one asked... ] For the record. I don't like fightin', but used t' be nobody could beat me.

[ still, he can't help thinking about the rest of it because the most frustrating roadblock has been getting stonewalled by people out of fear of retaliation. ]

S'pose if people know Iron Bear's havin' problems they might not be so afraid of talkin', especially if their jobs might be in danger..?

[ the logic is there but the fomo is real and it's hard accepting even if he knows she's right. ]

Sure wish this job didn't mean sittin' around with my thumb up my ass while everyone's out there doin' things. This is why Toraguma doesn't respect me, y' know...

[ whining is really the extent of his resistance though. damn your good points, emily. ]