[ Endo doesn't expect him to commit to the bit so early, so the squeeze is a little surprise, enough to make him drop his smile and widen his eyes a little — after which he gives a much stronger squeeze. And grins, naturally. ]

Of course you do! 'Cause I picked right.

[ He is a bad judge of character, though, so who's to say what this will look like long-term. Still, the early squeeze is promising. They may work up to what he really wants after all. ]

Something else you gotta know — I live with another guy. Stay out of his way.

[ And don't ever make commentary about Endo's relationship with him. But Endo doesn't elaborate beyond that. ]