Dustin understands, sure, but he’s not going to give Nanoha the satisfaction of agreeing with her. Instead he tossed her a contempt sneer as he continued on his way, still staggering; within several feet he’d resumed his frantic muttering.

This woman had only served to waste his time. He would forget most of this conversation’s beneficial attributes (if Dustin saw any at all) within a day or two.