_{[ That last bit is what really throws him off, but it's obvious he's been listening attentively to what France is saying, low and behold. He hadn't expected France to react this personal about what he said because honestly, when doesn't he talk so carefree and without thinking? Something he said must have really gotten to him. ]}

Uh. Wow. I mean.. if you really.. really want to give advice, I guess that's okay? I hadn't expected someone to be so persistent about it. I just thought you liked telling me what to do.

_{[ Which he hates that, by the way. ]}