[so that was it. That was the moment that changed everything. Mako isn't sure what to say, and he nervously runs a hand through his hair before setting them on his hips.]

... It makes more sense now, why we'd been able to practice all day, and then suddenly that changed.

[a pause-- he'd already internally resolved not to practice with another person, not like he had with Souji. But it was good to know.]

That's at least useful to know, going forward. [what an awful way to find out though.]