[ He flashes Kaiba a smile at his 'final word.' A very got it smile. It's really only for Kaiba that he tries. So long as Kaiba's here, Tech will do his best to keep mostly clean (vaping and booze notwithstanding.) So long as Kaiba's here, Tech can mostly keep it together without outside influence. Kaiba keeps him whole.

Tech wrinkles his nose in faint amusement. ]

Oh c'mon. Who's listening to us? It's not like I'm talking loud. But fine, fine. My lips are sealed.

[ He pinches his hand like holding an invisible key and makes a locking gesture at his mouth. ]

It's nice, though. [ An awkward pause. It's always awkward saying sincere things. ] Seeing you again.