[ France has two modes: TMI and Undercover Fucking Spy. Okay, so that's a lie, but he's very capable of keeping that big mouth of his shut. Maybe he's embarrassed by it and doesn't want his terrible friend knowing. Yet. Welp. ]

You're making it sound like he and I were freshly divorced and knee-deep in a custody battle!

[ It's obvious that France is reconsidering what he just said, muttering a "Well, I suppose it was close but that's beside the point!" under his breath, waving it off. ]

It was messy all around. But he was cute. [ COUGH AND THEN HE GREW UP COUGH ] Oh I'm sure you've thrown a few punches over something you wanted too! Don't make me sound so bad.

[ He's laughing so uh, not offended. Go on. ]