[He takes another sip of his tea, setting it down and tapping his fingers against the side of the cup, before gingerly adding:]

For earlier, too. I don't think I actually said thanks for that. Or maybe I did when I was passing out and can't remember. Who knows~! Either way. It, uh...

[A pause and another sip of tea, the leader averting his gaze and staring out the window instead.]

...it means a lot. To me, that is. It means a lot to me.