[he watches Vash's face, looking into those blue eyes, and slowly, slowly lets him go. he listens to his words, and watches the truth in his face]

You don't gotta be good company. Let us just be around ya, how bout that? You don't gotta decide on anything right now. You're right, let's take a little look around-- can't call you tow-headed either.

[he thinks that's the word. maybe its not, he isn't sure. a distraction is nice, though]