[ Good boy, driving the car so nice and asking politely. Renji drops Badou's treat in his hand and reaches for one of his own. Maybe he wouldn't have to put him in obedience school after all.

Renji's surprised expression simultaneously sours and softens in the silence following Badou's question. He stares at Badou before turning his gaze back out the window again. ]

Idiot. Don't take that so seriously.

[ He palms a marshmallow again, considering its squishy mochi-like texture and trying to sound casual and not like he cares or anything. ]

Said I couldn't have you dying on my watch, didn't I? It's too much work.