He'll take the victory even if it is the result of simply wearing someone down and giving them a brilliant headache instead of conceding with him. While he's being bullheaded on this topic though, he was internalizing a lesson as well. She'd proven at least in this one instance, there hadn't been any rude intentions behind her behavior. Progress?

Apparently more progress than he thought! Returning to the couch revealed Era had produced some kind of treat? He stared at it surprised for a moment before sitting down and hesitantly picking it up. "Thank you," he said, giving her a smile. Beer might not have been the best thing from the fridge, but that was okay.

Taking a bite, he hummed approvingly. "That's very good." His smile faded a bit hearing her news though. "Yeah, we're fine. He hasn't spoken to you in two weeks? Did you two have a falling out?" He asked concerned.