[His words seem to be having some effect? Probably? It's real hard for Bro to tell, especially because there's Striders involved here. Striders are masters at hiding how they feel.

So he just shrugs his shoulders and keeps on trucking a little longer.]

Look man. I ain't gonna lie and say I ain't pissed about Dave leaving. 'Cause I am. It's real unfair. That's all the more reason we should be stickin' together.