[...You know, it only just now occurs to him how weird it is to actually be honest instead of saying whatever it is he thinks will benefit him the most. Dist's words get a startled look from him for a moment before he glances away and covers his mouth with a hand to try to smother a genuinely amused laugh.]

My apologies, I'm not laughing at you, it's simply... I am dreadful at this.

[Gods. Okay, okay, he's got himself under control, sorry about that.]

I thought I was being rather obvious about it. Yes, of course I would miss you. There aren't many people I find all that interesting and entertaining to talk to in the first place, and your intellect is astounding. I'm very fond of you, Dist.

[It's a bit embarrassing to admit it so openly... But that's exactly what's so damn funny, he figured he was being entirely too obvious about it and yet Dist has to actually ask... This is only going to get funnier later tonight when he does the exact same thing to Cumore so you know. Iago's great at this whole friendship thing.]

You didn't lash out at me, so there's no need to apologize for that. If anything, I should be the one apologizing for not expressing myself more clearly.

[He presses a hand to his chest and ducks the slightest bit in a bow.]

I truly am very pleased I've had the opportunity to get to know you, even in a situation like this.

[It's far too little, too late, but maybe he can at least try to start expressing his feelings a bit more openly. Pizza would probably be pleased, anyway.]