Good, good, Hamuko's smile softened a bit as she glanced between the two of them.

"So some assumptions happened - based on bad experiences you two have had with each other or versions of you, I'm guessing. Taking for granted that someone will know what you mean to do or assuming contempt from others."

It isn't the worst that could've happened on the battlefield, but boy, what hurt that friction causes afterwards...

"Boys are always so bad at this," she teased, adding a little breath of a joke for an attempt at levity. "I think that means that next time, Maruki, you should speak up and ask to be sure. Drake was taking you into consideration both during training and during the fight. Even if there was animosity outside of this ordeal, he considered you part of the team."