[ it's a little reluctant, but he nods. god knows he still feels bad enough about ben... but he can't get so bogged down in regrets about things he did or didn't do before that he fails to do the things he needs to do now. ]

...Hey, uh... while I'm thinking of it, can you give me your opinion on something?

[ ... ]

I mean, I don't have a question, just... I need an opinion on literally anything.