[The whole thing is rather cute though. From the hard punch to the words and yelling and then apologetic flailing. Marco rubs his jaw gently and bends down to give Japan a quick kiss.]

Do not think I was fooled by your claims that you were fine. I never was, not even once. It's almost insulting to think you think I could be. [Still a small grin breaks through his deadpan anyway. Aha, so in a weird way, this was still alike for the both of them. Marco ran and hid from such conversations, but so did Japan. Still, they needed to support each other. Okay. So long as it was for Japan Marco knew he could do anything. Even that.] You're not old. [Shoves his forehead. But barely lets him fall back before tugging him into a hug again.] I'm sorry for make you suffer in silence before. [He almost half jokes that he wanted to see how long it would take, but even that is too much bad timing for him.]

I shall forevermore be horribly blunt and invasive and look through all your thoughts, just as I allow you to search mine, eh? [A small bow and smirk as he referenced Japan's habit of stalking his comm, and his diary manly captain's log journal.] Thank you for this honor which I'm sure will never be bestowed on anyone else. [There was a small edge to his voice, one that seemed to say "it better not be."]